Pickle Brined Fried Chicken: A Flavor Bomb You Must Try!
Pickle Brined Fried Chicken is a deliciously crispy and juicy dish that combines the tangy flavor of pickle brine with perfectly fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups pickle brine
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs and drumsticks with pickle brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk with the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Dredge the buttermilk-coated chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per batch.
- Remove chicken and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful fried chicken!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken brine overnight.
- Adjust the spice levels in the flour mixture to your preference.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.