Buttermilk fried breaded chicken
This simple buttermilk fried chicken recipe makes crunchy, golden and tender pieces of meat, ideal for weeknight meals or a hearty lunch.
Main ingredients:
 | Chicken – you can use any type of fresh chicken, but I’m using drumsticks in this recipe. |
 | Vegetable oil with a high smoking point like avocado, sunflower, or peanut oil. |
 | Milk – to make buttermilk (unless you can buy buttermilk directly) |
 | Vinegar or lime juice – to make buttermilk (unless you can buy buttermilk directly) |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | Flour – for a crunchy flavor. |
 | Breadcrumbs – any type of breadcrumbs, such as panko, fresh toasted, etc. |
 | Lemons – fresh yellow lemon for juice. |
 | Garlic powder or flakes for the spice rub |
 | Onion flakes or powder |
 | (Optional) Smoked paprika powder |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, this buttermilk fried breaded chicken is comfort food at its best. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk makes it tender and flavorful, while the seasoned breading fries up to golden, crunchiness everyone is going to adore.
You can serve it with served with fries, coleslaw, or even tuck the boneless parts of the chicken into a sandwich. This classic dish is a crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8-10 pieces of fresh chicken
- 4 cups of vegetable oil
- 1 lemon, for decoration
To make buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh milk
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar
To make the seasoning
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
- 1 tablespoon of paprika (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Lay the chicken out on a paper towel and pat them dry.
- Mix the milk and lemon juice together in a large bowl to make the buttermilk.
- Place the chicken in a ziplock bag along with the buttermilk, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or more.
- In a large bowl add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and optional spices and mix.
- Transfer each piece of chicken into the spice mixture and coat each piece fully.
- Add the breadcrumbs to the chicken and mix by hand so all of the chicken drumsticks are covered.
- Heat the oil in a deep fry casserole or fryer.
- Cook the chicken in batches for at least 25 minutes until golden brown, flipping every 5 minutes or so that they become crispy all over.
- Remove from the fryer and check that the chicken is properly cooked using a food thermometer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat should read at least 165°F degrees (74°C).
- Decorate with a slice of lemon and serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
These fried breaded chicken drumsticks can be served with a great side dish like this Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes or these goat cheese samosas.
Another option is this potato egg salad with greek yogurt dressing.
How to store it?
You can easily prepare these fried breaded chicken drumsticks in advance and leave it in the fridge. Let the drumsticks cool and store it in an airtight glass container.
