Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of crunchy skin and juicy meat with this delightful Crispy Golden Fried Chicken recipe. A homemade comfort food that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups lettuce
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Dredge each piece in seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the chicken and fry until deep golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the salad by tossing the lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes together.
- Serve the hot, crispy chicken with the fresh salad on the side.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap the chicken tightly and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg