Copycat Culver's Fried Chicken Basket Recipe

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Here comes the perfect fried chicken recipe that will satisfy your Midwest food cravings. Let’s be honest, Culver’s fried chicken was a knockout and a total crowd-pleaser. That’s why people missed it when it was scratched off the menu! But that doesn’t mean you can never taste that phenomenal fried chicken ever again, because you can make it at home.

People have been asking for Culver’s fried chicken to make a comeback and we know why. What’s all the buzz about this fried chicken? What makes it so special? Culver’s fried chicken recipe is a Midwest favorite because it serves the perfect chicken that has a crunchy and flavorful golden breading and a juicy and tender white meat. Culver’s fried chicken is also known to be non-greasy and always cooked fresh. If you haven’t tried their fried chicken then you’re totally missing out!

If you’re out of meal recipes to cook and you want to make a phenomenal fried chicken to impress the whole family, our copycat Culver’s fried chicken recipe is perfect for you. We’re aiming for the fried chicken that everyone loves— crispy on the outside and silky and tender on the inside. Let’s not forget to add spices to make the flavor of our fried chicken stand out. What’s the secret to our Copycat Culver’s Fried Chicken Basket Recipe? Buttermilk. We marinate our chicken in buttermilk to maintain its moisture and make them naturally tender. Try it yourself and you’ll never make fried chicken the same way again. Check out this Copycat Applebee’s Sweet Mashed Potatoes Recipe and Sicilian Strawberry Slaw Recipe for the perfect sides.

Allow the excess buttermilk to drip from the chicken & dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.Serve hot with gravy.

How To Make Copycat Culver's Fried Chicken Basket

This is the easiest fried chicken recipe that will give you your Culver’s fix! Crispy golden brown breading and juicy white meat, who wouldn’t love this recipe?

Prep: 10 mins

Chill: 1 hr

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1 hr 40 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2½ lb fryer chicken, (1 whole), cut into pieces
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper
vegetable oil, for frying

To Serve:

2 tbsp gravy, hot

Instructions

Put the chicken in a large dish then pour the buttermilk on top and cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour and set aside.
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a mixing bowl.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high.
Allow the excess buttermilk to drip from the chicken & dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Fry on each side until golden brown.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F while waiting.
Drain them on paper towels and transfer them to a roasting tray.
Roast for roughly 15 minutes until the inside of the chicken is fully cooked.
Serve hot with gravy. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Sugar: 5g
:
Calcium: 119mg
Calories: 245kcal
Carbohydrates: 43g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 2mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Potassium: 190mg
Protein: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 594mg
Vitamin A: 243IU
Vitamin C: 1mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I soak chicken in before frying them?

In our recipe, we soak our chicken in buttermilk before refrigerating then coat it with flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne. But if you want to add in more spices you can marinate your chicken in 1 cup of water, ¼ cup of salt, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, spices such as chili powder, along with 3 to 4 cups of buttermilk. Then chill the marinated chicken overnight for the marinade flavors to be fully absorbed.

Should I cover my chicken when frying?

Those who pan-fry than deep-fry chicken usually cover their chicken in the first half of cooking time. You let it cook at medium heat and let the steam cook the chicken all the way through. After that, remove the lid and raise it to medium-high heat to make the skin of your fried chicken crispy.

Conclusion

Whether you’re missing this Midwest favorite or you want to try an exceptional fried chicken recipe, you won’t regret making this copycat recipe that’s easy and mind-blowing. Who would’ve thought that you can easily get your favorite fried chicken take out fix at home? Miss Culver’s fried chicken no more, because this recipe will definitely cheer you up and change the way you cook fried chicken.