Crispy Fried Chicken

1h 12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Break down a whole chicken.
  2. 2For the brine, combine buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce and salt.
  3. 3Add all chicken pieces and let sit for at least an hour.
  4. 4For the outer coating, combine flour, cornstarch and spices.
  5. 5Add a bouillon cube.
  6. 6Coat the chicken: take it out of the wet batter and into the flour, then dunk it back in the wet batter and into the flour again. Shake it off well.
  7. 7Fry in 350°F oil for about 8–12 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
  8. 8Serve with grilled corn and coleslaw salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon spices
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 3 cups oil

Equipment

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