Description
A deliciously crispy and juicy fried chicken recipe that is brined in pickle juice for an irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups pickle juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs and drumsticks with pickle juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk with the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Dredge the buttermilk-coated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per batch.
- Remove chicken and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crispy pickle brined fried chicken!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken brine overnight.
- Adjust the spices in the flour mixture to your taste.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pickle Brined Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Juicy Chicken