Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

This Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken is golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Marinated in seasoned buttermilk and coated in a perfectly crispy crust, this classic comfort food pairs beautifully with a fresh garden salad for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

8 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, and breasts)

2 cups buttermilk

1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

2 large eggs

Vegetable oil for frying

For the Garden Salad

4 cups mixed lettuce

1 cup cucumber slices

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

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