Description
Popeyes Style Fried Chicken delivers crispy golden coating with juicy tender chicken inside, flavored with bold Cajun spices and buttermilk marinade. This homemade version is easy to prepare and brings classic Southern flavor to your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken pieces thighs and drumsticks
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
oil for frying
Instructions
1. In a large bowl combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In another bowl mix flour with paprika garlic powder onion powder cayenne salt pepper thyme and oregano.
3. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour pressing lightly to create a thick coating.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Carefully place chicken into the hot oil and fry in batches until golden brown and fully cooked about 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Remove chicken and place on a rack or paper towel lined plate. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Marinate chicken long enough for tender juicy texture.
Keep oil temperature steady to maintain crisp coating.
Do not overcrowd the pan during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Popeyes Style Fried Chicken, Louisiana Style Fried Chicken, Crispy Southern Fried Chicken, Cajun Fried Chicken