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Fried Chicken Dinner

Crispy and juicy fried chicken served with classic sides for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 cups buttermilk for marinating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 tablespoon paprika for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Sides
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes prepared
  • 2 cups green beans steamed

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Fry Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  2. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating well.
  3. Carefully place chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 10-12 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  4. Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Serve fried chicken hot with mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour before frying.

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