KFC chicken - Braised chicken with eggs - Yummy chickens cooking

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika adds flavor without the heat.

Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

In a large bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, baking powder, thyme, basil, and oregano.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and allow excess to drip off.

Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere well.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry chicken in batches, cooking for 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Serve hot with your favorite sides.

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