Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

By Treebs

Submitted By: TABASCO® Brand Pepper Sauces
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 7 Hours 30 Minutes
Servings: 4

"Bring some zing to traditional crispy fried chicken by adding TABASCO® Sauce to the buttermilk marinade."

Ingredients

• 3 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup Original TABASCO® brand
• Pepper Sauce
• 3 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut up into 8
• pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Canola oil for deep frying

Preparation

Step 1

1.Combine buttermilk, TABASCO® Sauce, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl or large resealable plastic bag and mix well. Add the chicken and cover bowl or seal bag; refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
2.Combine flour, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a shallow dish. Remove chicken pieces from marinade and allow excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture and let chicken sit for 10 minutes.
3.Add about 1-inch of oil to a large, deep skillet. Attach a deep-fry thermometer and, over medium-high heat, bring oil to 350 degrees F.
4.Fry chicken in batches of four, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.