At last, a recipe that reminds us of our grandma’s homemade fried chicken. Where you walked into the kitchen and were immediately smacked in the face with a wave of heat and absolutely delicious smelling seasoned chicken frying in a cast iron pan.
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken is what’s on the menu now, and we can not wait to walk through this delicious nostalgic recipe with you.
First and foremost; we know we can’t beat that original recipe, however, this Crispy Southern Fried Chicken recipe is a close second!
Still, who can turn down the juicy chicken with a beautiful blend of herbs and spices rolled in batter and then fried to perfection?
In addition, all the ingredients included in this recipe are simple, cheap, and therefore a family favorite!
Secondly, we used chicken thighs because above all parts of the chicken; they are the juiciest and most tender.
As a matter of fact, these cuts are also healthier than eating chicken breast which in contrast can dry out rather quickly if you aren’t familiar with frying. At the same time, we are not claiming this recipe is healthy. Therefore, don’t add this to your diet plan :-). So keep this limited to cheat days if you are following one.
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken incorporates classic flavors into the batter hence the garlic and onion powder. In conclusion; this recipe is great for your summer cookouts and of course; any meal where you are craving some homestyle cooking.
FAQ’s
Can I use buttermilk instead of regular milk?
Absolutely! In fact, that is what most traditional recipes use if you are not able to allow your chicken thighs to marinate for a bit in the milk mixture.
What if I want to spice it up?
Sometimes we want some extra heat, right? While this recipe is amazing on its own, adding some hot sauce to your milk or cayenne to your seasoning mix will, in fact, kick the heat level up a few notches.
Ingredients
4 Bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
2 Tbsp. Salt
2 C. Water
1 large egg
1 ½ C. Milk
1 ½ C. Self-rising flour
½ tsp. Garlic powder
2 tsp. Onion powder
¼ tsp. Black pepper
2 tsp. Chicken soup base
2 tsp. Poultry seasoning
Oil for frying
Step by Step Instructions
Mix together the 2 tbsp salt and 2 cups of water in a dish, and add the chicken. Brine the chicken for at least 1 hour.
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Remove the chicken from the brine.
Mix together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
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On a plate, combine the self-rising flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, soup base, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine well.
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Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it again in the flour mixture.
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Heat the oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. You want the oil to be about 375 degrees.
Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until completely cooked through with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
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Drain the excess oil from the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
Grab your favorite sauce; of course, you can enjoy this Crispy Southern Fried Chicken right on it’s own.
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients
Method
- Mix together the 2 tbsp salt and 2 cups of water in a dish, and add the chicken. Brine the chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken from the brine.
- Mix together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
- On a plate, combine the self rising flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, soup base and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine well.
- Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat it again in the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil in a deep sided skillet over medium high heat on the stove. You want the oil to be about 375 degrees.
- Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until completely cooked through with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
- Drain the excess oil from the chicken on a paper towel lined plate before serving.
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