
Southern Spicy Fried Chicken

Nutrition :
204 calories,
4.2 stars -
based on 248 reviews
Yield : 10 servings
Ingredients
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1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into piecessalt and ground black pepper to taste1 quart buttermilk2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon paprikasalt and ground black pepper to tastevegetable oil for deep frying
Directions
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Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and place them in a deep-sided baking dish.Whisk together the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken, stir to coat all sides of the chicken pieces, and cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 2 hours to marinate.Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining buttermilk mixture.Place the flour, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a large plastic zipper bag, and shake well to combine. Place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time into the plastic bag, and shake well to coat the chicken pieces with seasoned flour.Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Gently place chicken pieces into the hot oil, and fry until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, 8-10 minutes (breasts and wings) or 13 to 15 minutes (thighs and drumsticks). Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.
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