Southern Spicy Fried Chicken
Southern Spicy Fried Chicken delivers juicy, tender meat under a boldly seasoned, shatter-crisp crust. A buttermilk soak with hot sauce and cayenne infuses heat and tang, while a spiced flour dredge locks in flavor and crunch. Perfect for a weekend dinner or game-day spread, it’s satisfyingly peppery with a lingering kick.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southern Spicy Fried Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper; set them in a deep-sided baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; pour over the chicken, tossing to coat all sides. Cover the dish with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture; shake off any excess. Discard the remaining buttermilk mixture.
- 4
Add flour, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to a large resealable plastic bag; shake well to combine. Add 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time to the bag and shake well to coat the chicken pieces with the seasoned flour.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry until cooked through and golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes for breasts and wings, and 13 to 15 minutes for thighs and drumsticks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.
- Calories 502.39 kcal High 25%
- Protein 29.32 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 34.32 g 12%
- Total Fat 28.04 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 5.18 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.49 mg High 30%
- Sodium 394.58 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.52 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 123.85 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 19.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 37.71 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Southern Spicy Fried Chicken is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Buttermilk, Cayenne Pepper, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 502.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southern Spicy Fried Chicken?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Southern Spicy Fried Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Buttermilk, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Hot Sauce. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Southern Spicy Fried Chicken?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Southern Spicy Fried Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 502.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southern Spicy Fried Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Southern Spicy Fried Chicken healthy?
- Southern Spicy Fried Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 502.39 calories and 29.32 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 394.58 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.18 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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