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Original Recipe-style Fried Chicken
Homemade recreation40–60 minModerateServes 4
See the recognizable build, then make a similar version using easy-to-find grocery ingredients.
What’s on the restaurant item?
bone-in chickenbuttermilkseasoned flourfrying oil
Component descriptions are informational summaries. Restaurant recipes and availability can change by market.
How to make a similar version
1
Season chicken and soak in buttermilk at least 1 hour if time allows.
2
Dredge thoroughly in heavily seasoned flour, pressing the coating onto the chicken.
3
Fry in 325–340°F oil, working in batches, until crisp and 165°F at the thickest point.
4
Drain on a wire rack and season lightly while hot.
5
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Closer-match tip
Lower frying temperature than nuggets helps bone-in chicken cook through before the crust gets too dark.
Lower frying temperature than nuggets helps bone-in chicken cook through before the crust gets too dark.
Build the ingredient list
· estimated remaining basket $16.04*
4
Bone-In Chicken1 package · Search: bone-in chicken
~$6.84Buttermilk1 package · Search: buttermilk
~$2.48Seasoned Flour1 package · Search: all purpose flour
~$2.24Frying Oil1 package · Search: vegetable oil
~$4.48*Package-price estimates are illustrative and vary by location, brand, size and availability. CraveCart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through retailer links, at no additional cost to you.
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