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By Serious Eats
The Best Buttermilk-Brined Southern Fried Chicken
Instructions
Prep:1h 25minCook:40min
Chicken gets brined in flavorful buttermilk before hitting the fryer for a crisp, golden crust.
Updated at: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:03:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
66
Moderate
Glycemic Load
39
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories2788.6 kcal (139%)
Total Fat254 g (363%)
Carbs59.1 g (23%)
Sugars3.6 g (4%)
Protein65.2 g (130%)
Sodium614.7 mg (31%)
Fiber4.2 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 tablespoonspaprika

2 tablespoonsblack pepper
freshly ground

2 teaspoonsgarlic powder

2 teaspoonsdried oregano

½ teaspooncayenne pepper

1 cupbuttermilk

1egg
large

kosher salt

1whole chicken
cut into 10 pieces or 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on breasts, legs, drumsticks, and/or wings

1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour

½ cupcornstarch

1 teaspoonbaking powder

4 cupsvegetable shortening
or peanut oil
Instructions
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