Description
Learn how to make Gordon Ramsay’s crispy and flavorful Buttermilk Fried Chicken at home with this easy recipe. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried to perfection for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 free-range chicken thighs
- 4 free-range chicken drumsticks
- 500 ml buttermilk
- 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
- 300 g plain white flour (all-purpose flour)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl, add buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare for Frying: Heat oil in a pan to 170C (340F). Mix flour with spices on a plate.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in flour mixture, and let sit for a few minutes.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry in batches for 25-30 minutes until golden, turning constantly.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels 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: Approx. 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
