Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken coated in a seasoned flour crust and pan-fried until golden. Ready in 25 minutes with just one skillet and seven ingredients.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season inside and out with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and 1 tsp salt in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk into another bowl.
Step 3
Dip each chicken piece in buttermilk, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 4
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Lay chicken skin-side down in the hot oil. Do not move it. Sear 7–8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Flip chicken and cook 5–7 minutes more until the second side is golden and the thickest piece registers 165°F.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- two shallow bowls
- tongs
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