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Chef John's Crispy Buttermilk Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
410 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Southern
Chef John's Crispy Buttermilk Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 1/2 quarts peanut oil for frying
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary ingredients and materials beforehand
2
Dust chicken pieces with a blend of black pepper, salt, paprika, white pepper, dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, and a pinch of heat from cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
3
Mix buttermilk into the chicken pieces to coat them evenly, ensuring uniform distribution of flavors
4
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 6 hours to allow the flavors to meld together
5
Prepare a shallow dish by combining flour, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.
6
Remove the chicken from its marinade and coat each piece with the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess before transferring to a plate
7
Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), the ideal temperature for frying
8
Carefully add chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry for 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through
9
Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) near the bone
10
Transfer fried chicken to a cooling rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet, allowing excess oil to drip off
11
Allow the fried chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving, allowing juices to redistribute
12
Enjoy your crispy and flavorful fried chicken!