Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken [The Tender Hit Remix]
Crispy, juicy fried chicken with a golden crust that rivals your favorite restaurant. This is comfort food that makes special occasions even more memorable.
Makes
Serves 4-6
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
For Chicken:
3 lbs (1.4kg)s chicken pieces (pasture-raised preferred)
2 cups (480ml) buttermilk or plain kefir
2 tsp (10ml) sea salt
1 tsp (5ml) black pepper
1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder
1 tsp (5ml) paprika
For Coating:
2 cups (240g) cassava flour
½ cup almond flour
2 tsp (10ml) sea salt
1 tsp (5ml) black pepper
1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder
1 tsp (5ml) paprika
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
Avocado oil for frying
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
Use kefir instead of buttermilk for extra probiotics and tang.
Swap Options
Coconut oil for frying, add different spices to coating.
Good To Know
Cassava flour creates an incredibly crispy coating while the buttermilk marinade ensures juicy, tender meat • Explore more recipes in our catalog.
steps
Step 1
Marinate chicken in buttermilk with 2 tsp (10ml) salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for 4-24 hours.
Step 2
Mix all coating ingredients in large bowl.
Step 3
Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (177°C) in heavy pot.
Step 4
Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
Step 5
Fry chicken in batches 12-15 minutes, turning once, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 6
Drain on wire rack over paper towels.
Step 7
Season with salt immediately after frying.