Description
Learn how to make Gordon Ramsay’s delicious Buttermilk Fried Chicken with this easy and flavorful recipe.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 free-range chicken thighs
- 4 free-range chicken drumsticks
- 500 ml (2 cups) buttermilk
For Frying:
- 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable oil (canola oil or any flavorless oil)
- 300 g (2 1/4 cups) plain white flour
- 1–2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Chill for 30 minutes or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
- Prepare for Frying: Heat oil in a pan to 170C. Mix flour with spices on a plate.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip chicken in flour, ensuring all sides are coated. Let it sit in the flour for a couple of minutes.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken in batches for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, turning constantly.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add more spices to the flour mixture.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for crispy chicken.
- Handle hot oil with caution to avoid accidents.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies
