Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken | Mt Sterling, Kentucky

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Sugar syrup is a cost-effective sweetener.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are usually cheaper and still flavorful.

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into pieces and removing excess fat.

In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce; add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

In another bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and baking powder.

Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off; dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F.

Fry chicken pieces in batches, avoiding overcrowding, until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per batch.

Use a thermometer to check doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Remove fried chicken and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve hot with honey drizzled on top or on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens