Description
Chicken Crunch delivers the ultimate crispy coating that’ll make your dinner guests go wild with delight. Seasoned breadcrumbs and a foolproof technique guarantee golden-brown perfection that beats any restaurant version.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Submerge chicken thighs completely in 1 cup buttermilk inside a sealed container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to tenderize the meat.
- Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt, plus ½ tsp black pepper in a wide, shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then thoroughly dredge each thigh in seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure full coverage.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach 1 inch deep and heat to 350°F, checking temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
- Carefully lower coated chicken thighs into hot oil, maintaining a consistent temperature between 325-350°F to prevent burning.
- Fry chicken for 7-9 minutes per side until exterior turns deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack set over paper towels, letting excess oil drain for 3-4 minutes before serving to maintain crispiness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe cooking.
- Let chicken rest after frying to help maintain its crispy exterior and keep juices locked inside.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornmeal or gluten-free flour blend for equally crunchy results.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg