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By Rosie
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My very first video recipe on YouTube was a fried chicken video. My younger brother, who loves my fried chicken, asked me to make some- and he actually recorded me while I made the chicken. I uploaded the video, and soon after people started asking me for other recipes! Since that video was so blurry ( because of my little cheap camera), I took it down. However here I am, again, with another fried chicken recipe that I know that you will love!
When making true southern fried chicken, I believe less is better. You do not need 10 herbs and seasonings, a complicated 24 hour brine, nor a egg mixture for this chicken. This chicken is going to be crispy on the outside and extremely juicy in the inside IF you follow this recipe. Don’t try to make any adjustments because you honestly don’t need to.
The secret to this chicken is the buttermilk. Make sure you brine the chicken in the buttermilk for 3-4 hours. No more, no less. Do NOT add any seasoning, sauces, or herbs to the buttermilk. Just let the buttermilk works its magic. Be sure to watch the video below, and definitely print this recipe because it’s a winner!
True Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
In a true southern fried chicken recipe, less is more. This simple recipe lets the buttermilk work it's magic for a delicious fried chicken you can't find anywhere else!
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Southern Fried Chicken
Prep Time 8 hours hours
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 4 - 6 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground white pepper 1 tsp black ground pepper
- canola or corn oil enough to deep fry with
Instructions
Rinse and trim the chicken of any excess skinand fat.
Place the chicken in a big bowl, and fill with the buttermilk then cover.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
Drain the buttermilk from the chicken, but DO NOT rinse the chicken.
Season the chicken with poultry seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and black pepper.
Rub the seasoning all over the chicken, the set it aside.
In a large bowl add the flour and remaining seasonings. Mix well.
Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour 2 times.
Heat the oil to 360, and deep fry the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and there is no blood.
Let sit for 5 minutes, then serve!
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I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!
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cindy saysCan you make this same chicken in skillet on stove frying how long do you fry? I can’t cook but with your recipes I hope I’ll learn I need to know how to make fried cabbage also how to cook green beans have problem seasoning things how to make cornbread homemade soup using stew meat how to make greens all kinds even canned because I know you have to season would appreciate help with this and seasoning and also pinto beans oh also fried potatoes thanks!
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- Rosie says
Yes you can. Just make sure you have enough oil in the skillet to deep fry. Also do crowd the skillet. 🙂
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- Ms Yaya says
I would love to see more seafood! I think seafood has alot of people; including me, nervous about cooking it lol esp Salmon, Crab dishes and scallops
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- Shelly says
I this recipe to fry some chicken wings. Everyone absolutely loved this recipe, it’s a keeper. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
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- kristen says
I was wondering if I could use self rising flour since I don’t have all purpose for the true southern fried chicken recipe?
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- Rosie says
You sure can! XOXO
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- Angela says
Why no eggs?
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- Rosie says
Because the recipe doesn’t call for it.
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- Sunny says
Why will none of your videos let me view them?
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- Rosie says
Good question. They are working on my end.
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- Sean says
Been looking for the longest time to find a good southern fried chicken recipe, and now I have found it. So easy, and love the fact you say to use your fave seasonings. What the best trick was, seasoning the meat before coating in flour. You are the first person I came across saying that, brilliant!
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- Rosie says
I’m glad that you liked the recipe!
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- marc says
I live in the uk and it seems that no supermarket is offering this poultry seasoning what should i do know
- Rosie says
You can use ground sage. 🙂
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- Rhoda says
What can be a substitute for poultry seasoning?
Can’t wait to try your chicken recipes. They all look yum and easy!
Thanks!
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- Rosie says
You can use sage, thyme, and cumin. 🙂
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- Kim says
love your recipes
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- Rosie says
Thanks Kim!
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- Lily says
Would it make a big difference if my chicken are soaked longer in the buttermilk, i.e. overnight instead of 3-4 hours?
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- Rosie says
If you have time, I soak it longer. It does taste better if you brine overnight
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- Lily says
Thanks for your reply. Made it! It was deeeelicious! My kids love it!
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- Rosie says
I’m glad that you liked it!
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- Teri says
I happened across your blog and instantly fell in love! Your recipes remind of my childhood, and growing up in my Mom’s and Grandma’s kitchens. I grew up in a small town in NC. I have already tried several recipes, and my Thanksgiving dinner will be all your recipes! Thanks for your delicious and easy recipes.
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- diane says
Hi Rosie,I came across one of ur video recipes on fb and am now an instant fan. Being a food lover and lover of cooking myself,I appreciate the step by step instructions and the flexibility of ur recipes. In regards to ur fried chicken recipe,which by the way looks scrumptious, I have a similiar fried chicken recipe that also calls for brining in buttermilk,however i also add hotsauce to the buttermilk,it adds that extra kick and flavor to the chicken. I cant wait to see what u post next 🙂
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- Rosie says
Sounds pretty good! Thanks for tuning in!
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- shonda henderson says
hi Rosie i was wondering if veg oil could be uses
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- Rosie says
Hi Shonda! Yes, you can use vegetable oil 🙂
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- Miss V. says
Rosie what kind of buttermilk brand dobuse. Is it specific kind or name brand. I love your recipe’s.Reply
- Rosie says
I buy, and use whatever is on sale. LOL
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- Lilsan says
Love all your recipesReply
- Rosie says
Thanks so much! XOXO
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- Laura says
Hi girly I don’t have buttermilk what can I use instead
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- Rosie says
Hi Laura! Check out my Traditional Southern Fried Chicken recipe. No buttermilk is need for that one 😉
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- Ms.Felicia says
Hello Mrs. Rosie how are you just tried this fried chicken recipe thanks for sharing it was great I think I’ll use it from time to time when I want some fried chicken once again thanks and a job well done I think I’ll let my neighbor try some and see if she likes it I’ve tried her fried chicken and it didn’t taste to wellReply
- Rosie says
Thanks for trying my recipe Ms. Felicia
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- HongryChic says
Rosie throws down in the kitchen y’all! Thanks boo maybe now I can keep a mannnn lolReply
- Sara Grizzard says
Rosie, you never fail me your recipes are the bomb and you are beautiful on top that. Thanks for sharing.
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- Sue Caldeira says
The southern fried chicken recipe was the best ever! My family loved it, and I also made the southern greens as well. Love love love your recipes Rosie!Reply
- S. Washington says
Could I use whole wheat flour? Will that take away from the original taste?
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- Rosie says
I’ve never tried it. I would imagine it to taste different though.
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- Waynette says
Hi there..I’m also from the south. This recipe is awesome. My family and I love the crispy seasoned skin and full of flavor juicy chicken. Thank you for the recipe. God bless you.
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- Richard says
I have and always will be fond of fried chicken. I never had much luck at frying it for myself but feel confident that with practice I will get there. And with your help and guidance it should be a memorable moment dinner.Reply
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