Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 x fryer chicken - (3 lbs) cut 8 pcs
- 1 c. Atkins Bake Mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and lemon juice. Add in chicken; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hrs.
- Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place bake mix, salt and pepper in a plastic or possibly paper bag. In two batches, add in chicken and shake to coat. Place chicken on wire rack and let dry 15 min.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large skillet and, in two batches, fry chicken 4 to 5 min per side, till browned. Drain on paper towels and place on a baking sheet. Bake 30 to 35 min, till chicken is cooked through; turn pcs halfway through baking time.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: If desired your fried chicken a little spicy, add in a good healthy pinch of cayenne pepper or possibly Creole seasoning to the bake mix.
- This recipe doubles easily.
- Description: "Do not skip the marinating step. It makes the chicken very tender."
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 405g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 701 | |
| Calories from Fat 426 | 61% |
| Total Fat 47.25g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat 13.8g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 235mg | 78% |
| Sodium 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium 726mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 4.73g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 4.49g | 3% |
| Protein 60.41g | 97% |
