{"id":3372,"date":"2025-10-13T22:40:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/?p=3372"},"modified":"2025-10-13T22:40:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:40:23","slug":"southern-fried-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/13\/southern-fried-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Fried Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Southern Fried Chicken \u2013 Crispy, Juicy, and Packed with Flavor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Fried Chicken is a true classic \u2014 crispy golden crust, juicy tender meat, and that irresistible seasoning that makes every bite unforgettable. Whether served at Sunday dinner, a picnic, or a family gathering, this recipe delivers authentic Southern flavor straight to your table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Chicken:
1 whole chicken (about 3\u20134 lbs), cut into 8 piecesKitchen ingredients subscription<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cups buttermilk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, for heat)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Seasoned Flour Coating:
2 cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 teaspoons paprikaMeasuring spoons set<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon onion powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Frying:
Vegetable oil or peanut oil (enough for deep frying, about 3\u20134 inches in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven)Measuring spoons set<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Marinate the Chicken
    In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they\u2019re fully coated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This tenderizes the meat and infuses flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Prepare the Seasoned Flour
      In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Coat the Chicken
      Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly to ensure a thick coating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Place coated chicken on a wire rack and let rest for 15 minutes \u2014 this helps the coating stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Heat the Oil
        In a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Fry the Chicken
        Fry chicken in batches (do not overcrowd) for 12\u201315 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165\u00b0F \/ 74\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Place fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Serve and Enjoy
          Serve hot with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, or biscuits for the ultimate Southern feast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Tips for Perfect Southern Fried Chicken
          Use buttermilk \u2013 It tenderizes and adds a tangy flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Rest after coating \u2013 This prevents the crust from falling off during frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Keep the oil hot \u2013 Too cool and the chicken will be greasy, too hot and it will burn before cooking through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Cast-iron skillets give the best heat distribution for crispiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          FAQ \u2013 Southern Fried Chicken<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Q: Can I use boneless chicken?
          A: Yes, but adjust the frying time to prevent overcooking \u2014 boneless cooks faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Q: Can I bake instead of fry?
          A: Yes. Coat chicken with a drizzle of oil and bake at 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C) for 35\u201345 minutes, flipping halfway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Q: How do I keep fried chicken crispy?
          A: Place on a wire rack in a warm oven (200\u00b0F \/ 93\u00b0C) until ready to serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Southern Fried Chicken \u2013 Crispy, Juicy, and Packed with Flavor Southern Fried Chicken is a true classic \u2014 crispy golden crust, juicy tender meat, and that irresistible seasoning that makes every bite unforgettable. Whether served at Sunday dinner, a picnic, or a family gathering, this recipe delivers authentic Southern flavor straight to your table. Ingredients … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3372"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3372\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3374,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3372\/revisions\/3374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}