Southern fried chicken

Health score
24%
Southern fried chicken
50 min.
8
384kcal

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There's something truly magical about the aroma of Southern fried chicken wafting through your kitchen. This iconic dish not only graces dinner tables across the South but also captures the hearts (and appetites) of food lovers everywhere. With its crispy, golden-brown exterior and succulent, juicy meat, it’s no wonder why fried chicken is a beloved comfort food that transcends generations.

Our Southern fried chicken recipe is a delightful combination of perfectly seasoned chicken thighs and drumsticks, coated with a flavorful blend of spices and self-raising flour. The secret lies in the preparation: marinating the chicken in milk enhances the tenderness while the spiced flour coating ensures that tantalizing crunch we all crave. Frying the chicken just enough to achieve that delicious crispness, followed by a gentle bake in the oven, results in a dish that is both satisfying and irresistible.

Served alongside mustard slaw and paprika wedges, this meal is not just a feast for the belly but also for the soul. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this Southern classic promises to bring friends and family together around the table. Whether it's a Sunday gathering or a casual weeknight meal, this Southern fried chicken recipe is sure to impress and leave your guests begging for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  chicken thighs skinless
  •  chicken thighs skinless
  • 200 ml milk 
  • 200 self raising flour 
  • large pinch ground pepper 
  • tbsp vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • servings bell pepper (see recipes below)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags
  • skewers
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Put the chicken in a bowl and pour over the milk. Tip the flour and spices into a large plastic bag and add a large pinch of salt and a good grinding of pepper.
  3. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan. Take half of the chicken out of the milk, shake off any excess and put in the bag of seasoned flour. Hold the top closed and shake well. Lift the pieces out and shake off any excess, but dont do this too hard or youll end up with no coating. Lower the pieces into the oil and fry on each side until golden and crisp dont overdo it as the chicken is being baked next and will brown further. Use tongs to turn the chicken and try not to tear the coating.
  4. Transfer to a rack set in a roasting tin. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  5. Bake for 30 mins until cooked check one drumstick and one thigh with a skewer cook for longer if you need to.

Nutrition Facts

Calories384kcal
Protein33.72%
Fat41.19%
Carbs25.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.13
Glycemic Load
13.14
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.447391224944%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:383.79kcal
19.19%
Fat:17.39g
26.75%
Saturated Fat:3.74g
23.39%
Carbohydrates:23.84g
7.95%
Net Carbohydrates:21.67g
7.88%
Sugar:4.45g
4.94%
Cholesterol:137.59mg
45.86%
Sodium:147.63mg
6.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.03g
64.05%
Vitamin C:95.37mg
115.6%
Selenium:42.33µg
60.47%
Vitamin A:2413.82IU
48.28%
Vitamin B3:8.88mg
44.42%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
42.77%
Phosphorus:334.39mg
33.44%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.79%
Vitamin B5:2.13mg
21.3%
Vitamin E:3.14mg
20.94%
Zinc:2.86mg
19.09%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.09%
Potassium:570.36mg
16.3%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.3%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.51%
Magnesium:50.63mg
12.66%
Folate:48.26µg
12.06%
Iron:1.66mg
9.2%
Fiber:2.17g
8.67%
Vitamin K:8.04µg
7.65%
Copper:0.14mg
7.07%
Calcium:53.88mg
5.39%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%