Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 12hrs20 mins

Total: 13hrs10 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

3 chicken leg quarters

cut into thighs and drumsticks

2 cups buttermilk

or as needed to cover

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon granulated onion

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon ground thyme

1 tablespoon salt

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)

¼ teaspoon baking powder

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 egg whites

beaten until foamy

vegetable oil for frying

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken drumsticks and thighs in a bowl and pour enough buttermilk over chicken to cover. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.

Step 2

Combine flour cornmeal granulated onion granulated garlic thyme salt paprika monosodium glutamate baking powder and cayenne pepper in a large wide bowl.

Step 3

Remove chicken from buttermilk and shake off excess. Discard buttermilk. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Dip chicken into egg whites and press into flour mixture. Allow coated chicken to rest on a wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 5

Fill a cast-iron skillet or deep fryer with vegetable oil about 1/3 full. Heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 6

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 7

Fry chicken in hot oil in batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center 8 to 10 minutes per side. Thighs may take longer to fry than drumsticks. Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or a paper towel-lined tray to drain. Keep chicken warm in preheated oven while frying remaining pieces.

Nutritional Information

Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 766.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 55.4g 111%

Carbohydrates: 46.6g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 8.6g

Fat: 38.7g 60%

Saturated Fat: 8.8g 44%

Cholesterol: 149.4mg 50%

Vitamin A Iu: 457IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.9mg 176%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 111mcg 28%

Calcium: 253.5mg 25%

Iron: 5.1mg 28%

Magnesium: 72.6mg 26%

Potassium: 759.1mg 21%

Sodium: 2788.8mg 112%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 53%

Calories From Fat: 347.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.