Southern Spicy Fried Chicken

1. 1

   Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper; set them in a deep-sided baking dish.

2. 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. 3

   Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture; shake off any excess. Discard the remaining buttermilk mixture.

4. 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. 5

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6. 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
• Protein 29.32 g Good Source
• Carbs 34.32 g Moderate
• Total Fat 28.04 g High
• Saturated Fat 5.18 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 88.49 mg High
• Sodium 386.63 mg Moderate
• Fiber 1.52 g Low Source
• Sugar 4.43 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.27 g Low Source
• Calcium 124.89 mg Low Source
• Iron 1.99 mg Moderate
• Potassium 14.67 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 43.81 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 1.7 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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