Tasty Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

Add chicken thighs to a bowl.

Pour buttermilk over the chicken thighs.

Add Franks hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper to the bowl.

Mix the chicken and marinade with your hands until well combined.

Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight if preferred).

In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt; mix well.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Remove chicken from the marinade and coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture.

Fry the chicken in batches for about 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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