Southern Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken
5 from 80 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
This fried chicken recipe will give you the crispiest and crunchiest outside with the most moist and juicy meat on the side. Packed with flavour, this fried chicken recipe will fast become your favourite. Who needs KFC?

Nutrition: per serving

Calories147kcal
Carbs27g
Fat2g
Saturates1g
Sugars0.3g
Protein6g
Fibre1g

Ingredients

  • 200 g Plain Flour
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 2 Eggs

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix the plain flour with all the rest of the dry ingredients until well combined
  • Crack the eggs and whisk until the egg yolks and egg whites are evenly combined
  • When ready to fry heat a pan with oil for deep frying until medium-hot ensuring that the oil is not too hot
  • Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the flour mixture before repeating by dipping into egg and flour again
  • Shake off any excess flour on the chicken then add the chicken into the fryer – there should be tiny bubbles surrounding them – and allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes until golden brown before flipping and allowing to cook for another 6-8 minutes until golden brown on the other side
  • Serve with French fries and the dip of your choice!

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Latest comments (6)

Dolly Chandler

Yes, brining overnight made all the difference. It cleaned the chicken AND salted it to the bone. Make seasoning mix, divide in half and add 1/2 of salt to one half. Use unsalted half on rinsed chicken and marinade overnight. Add salted seasoning to flour.

Nabeela Kauser

5 stars
Thank you for your comment and interest in my southern fried chicken recipe! I hope you and your family enjoy it when you get a chance to try it out. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback. Thanks again for stopping by!

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