Best Southern Fried Chicken

Best Southern Fried Chicken

Crispy, juicy, and packed with classic Southern flavor

Introduction

This Southern Fried Chicken delivers everything you love: an ultra-crispy, golden crust and tender, juicy chicken inside. Marinated for flavor and fried to perfection, it’s the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or whenever you’re craving something crunchy and delicious.

Ingredients

For the marinade:

• 1 whole chicken cut into pieces (or 1 kg chicken thighs/drumsticks)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the coating:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

For frying:

• Vegetable oil (enough to deep-fry)

Instructions