Description
Crispy, golden Bojangles Chicken brings Southern comfort right to your kitchen with a homemade twist that beats takeout any day. Grab your ingredients and get ready to create a crowd-pleasing meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1–2 lbs bone in chicken pieces (wings or legs or thighs)
- 2 eggs
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 ⅓ cup self raising flour
- ⅓ cup seasoned flour
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquid:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- ¼ cup buttermilk marinade
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup buttermilk and 2 tablespoons hot sauce into a large mixing bowl. Submerge your chicken pieces completely in the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
- Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl. Whisk in ¼ cup of the buttermilk marinade and ⅓ cup seasoned flour until smooth and well combined.
- Create your seasoning blend by combining 1 ⅓ cups self-raising flour with 2 teaspoons each of black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and mix thoroughly.
- Remove chicken from marinade and let excess liquid drip off. Dunk each piece into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere perfectly to every surface.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F. Carefully lower chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking no more than 3-4 pieces at a time to maintain temperature.
- Fry chicken for 10-12 minutes per side, turning once, until the exterior is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain for 3-4 minutes before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Marinating overnight ensures deep flavor penetration and tender chicken that mimics Bojangles’ signature taste.
- Seasoned flour blend is crucial for achieving that classic crispy, spicy coating – don’t skimp on the spices.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for safe, perfectly cooked pieces.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F for even, golden-brown crust without burning the exterior.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg