Hot sauce in the buttermilk marinade and cayenne in the breading equals seriously spicy bliss.
Fried chicken is one of my favorite foods, hands down.
What Are the Best Cuts of Chicken for Frying?
Aaron Hutcherson
For starters, you’ll want to use skin-on, bone-in cuts of chicken.
How Can You Adjust the Spiciness?
When it comes to fried chicken, the two main components are the meat itself and the crispy crust.
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Tip for the Best Fried Chicken
What’s the Best Pan for Frying Chicken?
You want a skillet with a thick bottom that can handle the heat.
How Much and What Kind of Oil Do You Use to Fry Chicken?
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We’re pan frying here, not deep frying.
How To Tell When Chicken Is Cooked Through?
What Do You Serve With Fried Chicken?
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The possibilities are endless!
I think extra hot sauce for the true heat seekers is always a must.
Some of my other favorites include fluffybuttermilk biscuits, creamy, tangycoleslaw, andmacaroni and cheese.
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Put the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture and coat completely.
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Marinate at least 8 hours and up to 24 in the refrigerator.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator.
A couple pieces at a time, add the chicken to the seasoned flour and shake until thoroughly coated.
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When done, the meat should register 165F in the thickest part using a digital thermometer.
Use tongs to remove chicken from pan.
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