Description
A delicious and award-winning chicken recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Submerge the whole chicken in the buttermilk mixture and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, place the flour.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess liquid drip off.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Chicken Blue Ribbon!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the marinade.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- This recipe can also be baked for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg