Southern Fried Chicken is an iconic Southern dish known for its crispy and flavorful coating. This coating recipe will help you achieve that perfect, crunchy texture with a touch of Southern flair. It’s not just for chicken; you can use this coating for pork chops, catfish, or even fried vegetables like okra.
Southern Fried Chicken Coating Recipe
This Southern-style coating recipe is ideal for making classic Southern Fried Chicken with a crispy and flavorful exterior. It's a versatile coating that can be used for various meats and vegetables.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- garlic powder
- dried thyme
- oregano
- buttermilk
- cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- paprika
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Use a whisk or fork to thoroughly mix the ingredients, ensuring that all the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- If you're making Southern Fried Chicken, place your chicken pieces (such as drumsticks, thighs, or breast pieces) in a separate bowl.
- Pour buttermilk over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them soak in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. This helps tenderize the chicken and adds flavor.
- When ready to fry, remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the prepared coating mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to ensure it adheres well.
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Notes
- If you want a thicker coating, you can double-dip the chicken. After the first coating, dip it back into the buttermilk, then into the coating mixture again before frying.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness of your coating.
Nutrition
Serving: 400g
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