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Crispy buttermilk fried chicken

Matty's Kitchen Mains

Fried Chicken

A Matthew Specialty

Ingredients

Spice mix

Buttermilk brine

Chicken

Steps

  1. Mix paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne in a small bowl.
  2. Whisk buttermilk, egg, 1 tbsp salt, and 2 tbsp spice mixture in a large bowl. Add the chicken and coat evenly. Transfer to a ziploc bag and marinate in the fridge from 4 hours to overnight.
  3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, 2 tsp salt, and the remaining spice mixture in a bowl. Add 3 tbsp of the marinade to the flour and mix together. Coat all chicken pieces.
  4. Heat oil in a dutch oven/cast iron to 375°F. Fry chicken pieces, keeping the oil temperature between 325°F and 350°F.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack, and season lightly with kosher salt. Serve immediately.