SPICY BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Treebs

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup Original TABASCO® brand
Pepper Sauce
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut up into 8
pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Canola oil for deep frying

Steps:

1.Combine buttermilk, TABASCO® Sauce, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl or large resealable plastic bag and mix well. Add the chicken and cover bowl or seal bag; refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours. 2.Combine flour, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a shallow dish. Remove chicken pieces from marinade and allow excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture and let chicken sit for 10 minutes. 3.Add about 1-inch of oil to a large, deep skillet. Attach a deep-fry thermometer and, over medium-high heat, bring oil to 350 degrees F. 4.Fry chicken in batches of four, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.