Southern Soul Food Fried Chicken Recipe


 


This southern soul food recipe will take you back to the roots of southern cooking. Fried chicken is a staple in the southern cuisine, and this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The seasoning in the flour mixture gives the chicken a delicious, savory flavor, and the buttermilk helps to keep the chicken juicy and tender. Be sure to use a thermometer to check the oil temperature and keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks to ensure it’s cooked through. Serve this dish with collard greens, macaroni and cheese, or mashed potatoes for a full southern soul food experience.


Ingredients:


4 lbs of chicken pieces (thighs, legs, and wings)

2 cups of all-purpose flour

1 tsp of paprika

1 tsp of garlic powder

1 tsp of onion powder

1 tsp of salt

1/2 tsp of black pepper

1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper

2 eggs

1 cup of buttermilk

Vegetable oil, for frying


Instructions:


In a large bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.

Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour mixture.

Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be at 350°F.

Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain off any excess oil.

Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as collard greens, macaroni and cheese, or mashed potatoes.

This southern soul food recipe for fried chicken is a classic dish that will take you back to the roots of southern cooking. It’s a staple in southern cuisine, and this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The seasoning in the flour mixture gives the chicken a delicious, savory flavor, and the buttermilk helps to keep the chicken juicy and tender. Use a thermometer to check the oil temperature and keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks to ensure it’s cooked through. Serve this southern fried chicken with collard greens, macaroni and cheese, or mashed potatoes for a full southern soul food experience.

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