Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken
Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken delivers a crackling, well-seasoned crust that gives way to juicy, tender meat. The buttermilk-hot sauce soak infuses tang and gentle heat, while a peppery spice blend layers in warmth without overwhelming. Serve for a weekend dinner, game day platters, or any time you crave a classic Southern-style crunch with a touch of cayenne.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the chicken, buttermilk, eggs, hot sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon black pepper in a large bowl and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining 1 teaspoons salt, remaining 1 tablespoon black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and cayenne; whisk until well mixed. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Working with one piece at a time, lift it from the marinade and let the excess drip off into the flour dredge. Drop the chicken into the flour dredge, coat evenly with the flour mixture, and press the dredge onto the chicken. Set the pieces on the prepared wire rack. When all pieces are coated, dredge and press each piece a second time, then return the chicken to the wire rack.
- 4
Pour oil into a large Dutch oven to a depth of 1 inch and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a clean wire rack over a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- 5
Add a few chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook, turning once or twice, until golden brown on the outside, no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Keep the oil temperature around 320 degrees F (160 degrees C) during cooking. Remove the chicken to the prepared clean wire rack. Return the oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and repeat to fry the remaining chicken. Serve immediately.
- Calories 1396.1 kcal High 70%
- Protein 57.06 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 34.32 g 12%
- Total Fat 119.48 g High 153%
- Saturated Fat 17.85 g High 89%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 256.85 mg High 86%
- Sodium 749.26 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.69 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 115.01 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 155.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 48.24 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roscoe's Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Buttermilk, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 1396.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Buttermilk, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1396.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken healthy?
- Roscoe’s Hot Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 1396.1 calories and 57.06 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 749.26 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.85 g (89% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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