Dinner for 6
Crispy Fried Chicken
$18.67for 475 minServes 6
Buttermilk-soaked chicken thighs are flour-coated and fried in batches until crisp outside and safely cooked inside.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 2.5 lb$2.29/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $5.72Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Buttermilk, 21 oz$0.05/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.06Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $28.01 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
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.
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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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.
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