Description
Learn how to make Gordon Ramsay’s delicious Buttermilk Fried Chicken at home with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside!
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 4 free-range chicken thighs
- 4 free-range chicken drumsticks
- 500 ml buttermilk
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
For breading:
- 300 g plain white flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1–2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
For frying:
- 1 litre vegetable oil (canola oil) or any flavorless oil e.g. sunflower, groundnut, canola
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl, add buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the oil: Heat oil in a pan until it reaches 170C (340F).
- Coat the chicken: Mix flour, spices, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dip chicken in flour, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Fry the chicken: Fry chicken in batches for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, turning constantly.
- Serve: Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm.
Notes
- You can let the chicken rest after breading but before frying. Resting for 10 minutes will help form a slightly drier, thicker coating before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
