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Gus' fried chicken recipe

Gus' Fried Chicken Recipe: Crispy Thanksgiving Delight

Crispy, tender, and delicious. That’s Gus’ fried chicken recipe for you. Make sure to check it out.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 1056 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic bag
  • Skillet
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ pounds Chicken
  • 4 cups Buttermilk
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp. Paprika
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper
  • 5-6 tbsp. Vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Clean, wash, and cut the chicken into eight equal pieces.
  • Combine chicken with buttermilk in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    Gus' fried chicken-chicken soaked in buttermilk
  • The next day, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a plastic bag.
  • Shake to mix.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.
  • Coat each piece of chicken with the flour mixture.
    Gus' fried chicken-chicken soaked in flour
  • Once the oil is hot, transfer the chicken pieces to the skillet, one by one if necessary.
  • Cook the chicken pieces for three minutes per side.
  • Drain the chicken with paper towels before serving.
    Gus' fried chicken recipe

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Notes

  • Marinating — As made clear in Gus’ fried chicken recipe, you should ideally marinate the chicken overnight. However, if you’re short on time, you can get away with marinating for at least two hours. Keep in mind that marinating the chicken for less than two hours is pointless.
 
  • Serving — Another important note to keep in mind is that you should be looking to rest the chicken before serving. A few minutes will do. This will help the chicken to balance the flavors and stay moist.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gus' Fried Chicken Recipe: Crispy Thanksgiving Delight
Amount per Serving
Calories
1056
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
229
mg
76
%
Sodium
 
5299
mg
230
%
Potassium
 
1951
mg
56
%
Carbohydrates
 
98
g
33
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
87
g
174
%
Vitamin A
 
2165
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
347
mg
35
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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