Main Dishes
September 13, 2017
Calories
5424
Sodium
15241mg
635% DV
Fat
648g
997% DV
Protein
119g
239% DV
Carbs
171g
58% DV
Fiber
96g
384% DV
Buttermilk-Fried Chicken
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This BEST EVER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN will become the favorite chicken of your life! Anyone can master this AMAZING technique for the most tender juicy chicken with a crunchy savory outer skin. SO GOOD
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For the Brine:
• 8 cups (½ gallon) cold water
• ½ cup kosher salt
• 1 lemon; grated zest & sliced
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• ¼ cup flat leaf (Italian) parsley
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 head garlic; cloves smashed, and skin left on
For Frying the Chicken:
• 10 pieces chicken, skin-on and bone-in (whole breast cut in-half)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
• 1½ tablespoons onion powder
• 1½ teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black peppe
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 10 cups Peanut, Canola or Vegetable Oil, for frying (peanut is best, but is the most expensive)
• 8 cups (½ gallon) cold water
• ½ cup kosher salt
• 1 lemon; grated zest & sliced
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• ¼ cup flat leaf (Italian) parsley
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 head garlic; cloves smashed, and skin left on
For Frying the Chicken:
• 10 pieces chicken, skin-on and bone-in (whole breast cut in-half)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
• 1½ tablespoons onion powder
• 1½ teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black peppe
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 10 cups Peanut, Canola or Vegetable Oil, for frying (peanut is best, but is the most expensive)
For the Brine:
1. Place all brine ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute or until the salt dissolves, then chill completely.
2. When the mixture has chilled, add the chicken pieces and...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
5424
Sodium
15241mg
635% DV
Fat
648g
997% DV
Protein
119g
239% DV
Carbs
171g
58% DV
Fiber
96g
384% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
176g
881%
Polysaturated Fat
137g
858%
Monosaturated Fat
334g
2091%
Cholesterol
153mg
51%
Sodium
15241mg
635%
Potassium
895mg
25%
Protein
119g
239%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
96g
384%
Sugar
25g
50%
Vitamin A
1238IU
24%
Vitamin B6
87mg
4352%
Vitamin C
96mg
160%
Calcium
1221mg
122%
Iron
86mg
480%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
