Crispy Fried Chicken
This is an easy recipe to make your very own finger licking, crispy and juicy fried chicken.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp smokey paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds crushed
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 chicken thigh fillets
- 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk mixed with 2 tbsp lemon juice)
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
Instructions
- Place the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well to combine.
- Add half the spice mixture and chicken pieces in a large bowl and toss ensuring the chicken is evenly coated in the spices. Add the buttermilk, mix to combine and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Fill a large cast iron dutch oven or heavy based saucepan half full with oil and place over medium heat. Using a candy thermometer heat until the temperature reaches 180°C (350°F).
- Meanwhile, place the flour, remaining half of the spices and baking powder in a large bowl or tray. Toss to combine.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Place on the tray with the flour mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Carefully add the chicken pieces to the pot cooking in batches for 5 minutes or until crisp, golden and cooked through. Drain on wire rack and repeat with remaining chicken.
Notes
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