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Louisiana Fried Chicken

Louisiana Fried Chicken is juicy, tender, with a nice crispy exterior that's full of flavor. A great meal to share with your family.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 23 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 413kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • dutch oven

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 2 pounds chicken pieces with bone
  • 1 ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup Louisiana hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro and chillies for garnishing optional

For the chicken:

  • 1 cup Louisiana hot sauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • Peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the buttermilk and let it soak for 2-3 hours.
  • Combine the eggs, hot sauce and water. In a third bowl, mix the flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Remove chicken pieces from the buttermilk and dry it with a paper towel.’
  • Dredge your chicken into flour and then dunk into the egg mix. Dip back into your flour until coated.
  • Make sure to refrigerate for 30-40 minutes to keep the layer on.
  • In a large Dutch oven, put the oil to heat on 350°F. Fry 3-4 chicken pieces at a time for 15-18 minutes, until fully cooked and golden brown.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg