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The Best Buttermilk-Brined Southern Fried Chicken
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7 steps21 min
Ingredient prep checklist
- Chicken: One whole chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 10 pieces or 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on breasts, legs, drumsticks, and/or wings
Combine the paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne in a small bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork.
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References
This step uses
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
Full ingredient reference
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- kosher salt
- One whole chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 10 pieces or 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on breasts, legs, drumsticks, and/or wings
about 4 pounds, cut into 10 pieces or 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on breasts, legs, drumsticks, and/or wings
- 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil