Description
Grandma’s Fried Chicken is a classic Southern dish that is crispy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. Marinated in buttermilk and coated in a seasoned flour mixture, each bite is juicy and packed with savory goodness. Perfect for a Sunday family dinner or a weekend picnic, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds, cut into pieces)
Marinade:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Seasoned Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Others:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl, add buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of salt. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the Seasoned Flour: Combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each piece in the flour mixture and let rest.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil, fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Drain on a rack, rest, and then serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken by repeating the flour dredge after a quick buttermilk dip.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, biscuits, or coleslaw for a classic meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 pieces
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
