Dinner for 6
Crispy Fried Chicken
Buttermilk-soaked chicken thighs are flour-coated and fried in batches until crisp outside and safely cooked inside.
$18.67for 4 servings
$4.67 per serving$18.67 for 4
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $5.72Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.06Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $28.01 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp plus 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 quarts vegetable oil (optional)
- spicy pickles (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the eggs and buttermilk in a large bowl, then soak the chicken thighs for 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350 F in a large heavy pot.
- Mix the flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a wide dish.
- Coat each chicken thigh in the flour mixture and rest the pieces for 10 minutes.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 8 to 10 minutes per side, until crisp and 165 F inside.
- Drain the chicken on a rack for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
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