Description
Looking for a fried chicken recipe that’s bursting with flavor and crispy goodness? This Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food. The juicy chicken, coated in a perfectly seasoned crispy batter, and infused with aromatic garlic is a game-changer. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- Chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
- 4 cloves garlic (for marinade)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for a kick)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, peanut, or canola)
- 2 cloves garlic (for infusing in oil)
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Crush garlic and mix it with buttermilk, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add chicken pieces to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip off. Dredge chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it is well-coated. For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken (flour, then buttermilk, then flour again).
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan or Dutch oven. Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Infuse Garlic Flavor: In the last few minutes of frying, add crushed garlic cloves to the oil to infuse a subtle garlic aroma. Remove garlic before it burns.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or salad.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for more flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken.
- Fry in batches to prevent overcrowding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg