Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
Do you ever dream of the perfect fried chicken? Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Not to mention that delicious crunchy Southern-style flavor that makes your mouth water with every bite.
Well, look no further–this is THE recipe! With our easy steps and simple ingredients, you’ll be dishing up delicious southern fried chicken in no time flat. Let’s get crackin’!
If you are a fan of fried chicken, you will surely love this recipe. It is very simple and quick to prepare, and it ensures that it will be the crunchiest chicken you have ever tasted. It combines all the ingredients to give you flavor, smoothness, and an unmatched texture.
Very easy to prepare! And a very crispy chicken recipe!
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What is the best type of chicken for a Southern Fried Chicken recipe?
We love to make southern fried chicken with bone-in chicken thighs. Leave the skin on for the ultimate fried chicken flavor! You could also get away with boneless chicken or even chicken breasts, but keep in mind that the juiciness is going to vary some.
What is the best cooking oil for Southern Fried Chicken?
Regular vegetable oil, canola, oil, or peanut oil are our favorites. They will fry the chicken beautifully and will leave you with golden brown chicken that is hard to resist.
What type of seasoning is best for Southern Fried Chicken?
We like to use poultry seasoning because it adds a fantastic flavor. Pairing that with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, you’ll have the best southern fried chicken recipe ever!
It’s fine to use other seasonings if you’d like. Use whatever you have on hand and already like.
What ingredients are needed for a Southern Fried Chicken recipe?
- Chicken thighs
- Salt
- Water
- Egg
- Milk
- Self-Rising flour
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Chicken soup base
- Poultry seasoning
- Oil
How to make Crispy Southern Fried Chicken:
Step 1. Mix together 2 cups of water in a dish.
Then, add 2 tbsp salt.
Then, add the chicken. Brine the chicken for at least 1 hour.
Step 2. Remove the chicken from the brine.
Step 3. Mix together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
Step 4. On a plate, combine the self-rising flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, soup base, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine well.
Step 5. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
Then dip it into the egg mixture.
Finally, coat it again in the flour mixture.
Step 6. Heat the oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. You want the oil to be about 375 degrees.
Step 7. Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until completely cooked through with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
Step 8. Drain the excess oil from the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients
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4 Bone in and skin on chicken thighs
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2 Tbsp. Salt
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2 C. Water
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1 Large egg
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1 ½ C. Milk
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1 ½ C. Self rising flour
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½ tsp. Garlic powder
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2 tsp. Onion powder
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¼ tsp. Black pepper
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2 tsp. Chicken soup base
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2 tsp. Poultry seasoning
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Oil for frying
Instructions
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Mix together the 2 tbsp salt and 2 cups of water in a dish, and add the chicken. Brine the chicken for at least 1 hour.
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Remove the chicken from the brine.
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Mix together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
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On a plate, combine the self rising flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, soup base and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine well.
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Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat it again in the flour mixture.
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Heat the oil in a deep sided skillet over medium high heat on the stove. You want the oil to be about 375 degrees.
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Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until completely cooked through with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
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Drain the excess oil from the chicken on a paper towel lined plate before serving.
