Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe (Tender & Juicy)
This buttermilk fried chicken recipe creates tender, juicy chicken with a crunchy outer layer. Buttermilk breaks down proteins, making the chicken softer while helping the coating stick perfectly.
It’s ideal if you want restaurant-style fried chicken at home without complicated steps.
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Course: Uncategorized4
servings15
minutes25
minutes450
kcalMarinade
1 kg chicken
1½ cups buttermilk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
- Coating
cups flour
tbsp cornflour
tsp paprika
How to Make Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Step 1: Marinate
Soak chicken in seasoned buttermilk for 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Coat
Roll chicken in flour mixture. Double coat for extra crunch.
Step 3: Fry
Deep fry at medium heat until golden and fully cooked.
One Extra Tip
Let coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying to lock in crispiness.
(FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions
You can substitute milk with vinegar, but real buttermilk gives better results.
Not required, but it adds extra crunch.