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Jamie Oliver Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Jamie Oliver Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

This Jamie Oliver Southern Fried Chicken Recipe is pure comfort food.It tastes crispy, juicy, and full of flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern America
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken pieces 1 kg
  • Buttermilk 2 cups
  • Plain flour 2 cups
  • Cornflour ½ cup
  • Paprika 2 teaspoons
  • Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
  • Salt 1½ teaspoons
  • Black pepper 1 teaspoon
  • Oil for frying enough

Instructions
 

Marinate the chicken

  • Put chicken into a bowl.
  • Pour buttermilk over chicken.
  • Mix well and cover.
  • Rest for four hours.

Prepare the coating

  • Mix flour and cornflour together.
  • Add all spices and salt.
  • Stir until evenly mixed.

Coat the chicken

  • Remove chicken from buttermilk.
  • Let excess drip off.
  • Roll chicken in flour mix.
  • Press coating gently.

Fry the chicken

  • Heat oil in pan.
  • Oil should be hot.
  • Fry chicken until golden.
  • Turn pieces carefully.
  • Cook until fully done.

Drain and rest

  • Place chicken on paper towels.
  • Let rest five minutes.
  • Serve warm and crispy.

Notes

  • Use fresh oil always.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Keep heat medium steady.
  • Season flour generously.
  • Rest chicken before serving.
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