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Crispy Fried Chicken

This Crispy Fried Chicken recipe offers a crunchy crust and juicy meat, with options for healthier preparations, making it an ideal meal for weight loss and meal prep.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation
  • 4 pieces pieces of chicken (2 wings, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 2 breasts)
  • 1 cup buttermilk For marinating chicken
Coating Mixture
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup golden wheat flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Frying
  • Cooking oil for frying Amount will vary based on your frying method

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 4 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a bowl, mix the self-rising flour, golden wheat flour, salt, and pepper.
Frying
  1. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Fry the chicken pieces for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Transfer the fried chicken to a rack over a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
  5. Serve hot.

Notes

For a healthier version, consider using skinless chicken and shallow frying. Store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. For freezing, wrap pieces individually and store in freezer bags for up to 2 months.