How To Make Son of a Gun Fried Chicken
Southern-style fried chicken with a crispy crust and tender meat, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
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Make the brine by mixing buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Add chicken thighs, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).
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In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
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Remove chicken from the brine and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, then shake off any excess flour.
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In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry chicken thighs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Transfer the chicken to a cooling rack or paper towels to drain.
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Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Calories : 560kcal
- Total Fat : 36g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 111mg
- Sodium : 805mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 29g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 29g
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