Buttermilk Chicken Food

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces in a bowl and toss them with buttermilk, 2 tablespoons salt and a healthy grind of black pepper. Cover and marinate for at least an hour and up to a day.
• Combine flour, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl or, ideally, a paper bag large enough to accommodate the flour and the pieces of chicken.
• Pour oil into a large, heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet with high sides and a lid, to a depth of a few inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees.
• Set a rack on a baking sheet or tray. Place the chicken pieces in the paper bag filled with the flour mixture and shake well to coat, or toss them in the bowl with the flour mixture to achieve a similar result.
• Shake off excess flour and fry the pieces of chicken skin-side down, in batches so as not to crowd the pan, for about 5 to 15 minutes, covered by the lid. Remove the lid, turn over the chicken pieces, and cook for about 5 to 15 minutes more, uncovered, until they are cooked through and a deep golden brown. Color is as or more important than time: Watch your chicken and get it out when it's golden brown.
• Remove chicken to the rack to drain and rest, sprinkle with salt and serve warm or at room temperature.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare the chicken: Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
• Prepare the buttermilk mixture and flour: To a large bowl add the buttermilk, eggs, paprika, hot sauce, salt, pepper and whisk until combined. Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda. In a shallow dish add the flour.
• Dredge the chicken: First dredge the chicken in the flour on all sides, then dip into the buttermilk mixture and make sure it's coated well all around. Dredge the chicken in flour one more time, then place the chicken on a plate or rack, and repeat with all chicken pieces. If your flour gets too dirty just throw it out and start with fresh flour.
• Set up frying station: Add enough oil to a deep skillet or Dutch oven, at least an inch deep and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 F degrees. It should take about 15 minutes.
• Fry the chicken: Place a few pieces of chicken in the skillet but make sure they do not touch, you want about 1 inch space in between them. For 1 lb of chicken you will have to do this in a 2 batches. Fry on the first side for about 7 minutes or until golden brown, then flip the chicken and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes on the second side. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F degrees, or a total of 12 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up some of the oil. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put all the dry brine ingredients in a large dish. Add the chicken, toss to coat well, then cover and chill for 12-24 hrs.
• Put all the spiced flour ingredients in another dish or a large bowl, add a good grind of black pepper and combine well.
• Put the buttermilk and egg in another bowl and lightly whisk until well combined.
• Start to coat the chicken. Using one hand, dip the pieces in the buttermilk, making sure they are completely coated.
• Using your other hand, roll the chicken in the spiced flour until covered all over.
• Place the chicken on a wire rack with a baking tray underneath. Now you're ready to start frying.
• Fill a deep cast-iron frying pan or heavy- based medium saucepan half full with oil and heat until the temperature reaches 170C on a cooking thermometer. Put a wire rack on a second tray, ready to drain the fried chicken.
• Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Place 3-4 pieces of chicken into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook for 10-12 mins. Poke your thermometer into the meat next to the bone - it will be cooked when it reaches 73C.
• The oil temperature will drop when you add the chicken - adjust the heat to keep it steady at 140C during the cooking process. Once cooked, transfer to the clean wire rack and keep warm in the oven. Bring the oil back to 170C before cooking the next batch. Serve with your choice of sides.

OUR FAMOUSLY POPULAR ASIAN BUTTERMILK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate chicken. In a bowl, mix chicken cubes, ½ tbsp salt, and 1 tbsp white pepper, 1 tbsp vinegar until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for an hour. After marinating, crack an egg into the chicken mixture and mix well.
• Mix flour together. In separate bowl, combine ¼ cup corn flour with ¼ cup rice flour. Dip the marinated chicken pieces into the flour mixture until coated and dust off any excess flour. | To save time and add flavor, you can marinate the chicken one day in advance
• Fry the chicken. Place a deep pan over high heat and heat up enough oil to fry the chicken. Fry the chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and is golden brown on all sides.
• Fry butter, garlic and chili padi. In a separate pan on medium-high heat, fry 1 tbsp unsalted butter, chopped garlic and chopped chili padi for 1 minute until fragrant. | You can adjust the spiciness level of this dish by adding or removing the amount of chili padi, or just chop chili padi into smaller pieces
• Make buttermilk sauce and cook chicken. Add curry leaves and fry until fragrant before adding 1 cup of evaporated milk and ¼ cup condensed milk. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water in a cup before pouring it into the pan. Stir well until the buttermilk sauce thickens. When the buttermilk sauce thickens, remove the pan from the heat and add the crispy fried chicken. Mix thoroughly so that the chicken is well coated with the savoury sauce.

BUTTERMILK BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Generously rub a baking sheet with oil. In a food processor, pulse bread until it turns into coarse crumbs.
• In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, hot-pepper sauce, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture, turning to coat evenly. Working with one piece at a time, remove chicken from liquid, letting excess drip back into bowl; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat evenly. Place coated chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until chicken is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
• Leave enough space between the chicken pieces so that they crisp evenly all the way around.

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously rub a baking sheet with oil. In a food processor, pulse bread until it turns into coarse crumbs.
• In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, hot-pepper sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture, turning to coat evenly. Working with one piece at a time, remove chicken from liquid, letting excess drip back into bowl; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat evenly. Place coated chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until chicken is golden brown, about 35 minutes.

HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to even thickness of about about 1/2″. Then cut into strips of about an inch thick. Place in a bowl with buttermilk and let sit in refrigerator for about an hour.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, season salt, paprika and parsley flakes. In another bowl, beat two eggs.
• In a deep frying pan, heat oil to about 350 degrees F (medium heat for about 5 minutes).
• Remove chicken strips from buttermilk, dredge in flour mix, the eggs, then back through flour. Set aside on a paper plate until complete.
• Carefully place coated chicken into pan with hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, then flip pieces over for another 3 minutes or until golden brown. Internal temp should be 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.
• Carefully remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.

BUTTERMILK BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pour butter into two 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Pour 2 cups buttermilk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the flour, garlic salt, pepper and Creole seasoning. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture. Place bone side up in prepared pans. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25 minutes. Turn; bake 10 minutes longer or until juices run clear. In a small saucepan, combine the soup and remaining buttermilk; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with chicken.

BUTTERMILK ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Butterfly chicken by placing breast side down and using heavy-duty kitchen shears to cut along both sides of backbone. Discard backbone, turn chicken over and open it like a book. Press gently to flatten it.
• Place chicken in a large freezer bag. Add buttermilk, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, peppercorns, salt, rosemary and honey. Seal bag securely and refrigerate overnight or up to two days.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and place on a rack so excess can drip off. Line a roasting pan with foil and place chicken in pan. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Roast for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 degrees. Continue roasting until well browned and until juices run clear when chicken is pierced where leg joins thigh, about another 20 minutes.
• Place chicken on a carving board and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into serving pieces. Place a portion on each of four plates, and drizzle each serving with pan juices.

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Toss together chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.
• Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.
• Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
• Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
• Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Melt margarine in a 9x13 inch casserole dish or baking pan.
• Mix flour, salt, pepper.
• Dip chicken in 1/2 cup of Buttermilk.
• Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
• Place chicken in melted margarine.
• Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
• Turn chicken and bake for 15 minutes.
• Mix soup and remaining cup of Buttermilk.
• Pour Soup/Buttermilk mixture over chicken.
• Bake another 15 minutes, until bubbly.
• Take care, if 425 degrees F seems to be too hot, turn oven down a bit to prevent margarine from burning.

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Serve and enjoy!

THESE BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BREASTS WILL BE YOUR GO-TO FREEZER MEAL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except chicken. Transfer marinade to a large zip-top freezer bag or glass container and add chicken. Massage chicken mixture to evenly distribute marinade. Seal bag or container (if using a bag, remove as much air as possible). Freeze for up to 2 months. To cook: Transfer frozen chicken from freezer to fridge and thaw for 24 hours. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet; discard remaining marinade. Bake chicken until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken reads 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes. We independently source all of the products that we feature on cleaneatingmag.com. If you buy from the links on our site, we may receive an affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER OR INSTANT POT}

Steps:

• Add chicken to large freezer bag
• Whisk together buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and pour over chicken
• Add herbs and seal bag
• Marinate at least 2 hours but preferably overnight
• Add contents of bag to slow cooker (or Instant Pot)
• Cover and cook on high in slow cooker for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 (or set pressure cooker to manual for 15 minute and do a natural pressure release)
• Optional: Line a baking sheet with foil and place chicken on baking sheet under broiler for 3-4 minute or until skin is browned and crispy
• Serve garnished with additional fresh herbs or as desired

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• 1. Place the chicken tenders in a resealable bag or shallow dish. 2. Add the buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bag and give it a shake to evenly coat the chicken. 3. Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. 4. After the marinade time, place the panko bread crumbs in a shallow plate or pan, and add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to combine. 5. Remove each chicken finger from the buttermilk marinade, and place it immediately in the panko crumbs. Toss to coat the chicken in the crumbs very well, and use your fingers to press the crumbs so that they adhere. 6. Repeat with all of the chicken, and then place the chicken on a plate in the fridge while you heat up the oil. 7. Add the oil to an 8-10" skillet, and turn the heat to medium high. When the oil is hot and just starting to ripple, add as many chicken fingers to the pan as possible, without overcrowding the pan. 8. Fry the chicken on each side until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes. Flip the chicken and fry on the other side. As the chicken is golden brown on all sides, remove it from the skillet to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. 9. Serve hot with desired dipping sauces.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• To marinate the chicken: In a large sealable bag, combine the chicken tenders with the remaining marinade ingredients. Seal the bag tightly and massage the chicken until it is evenly coated with buttermilk and seasoning. Place in a bowl (in case of leakage) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
• To make the breading: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then add the buttermilk and stir with a fork until the mixture is evenly clumpy.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade a few at a time and toss into the breading mixture. Be sure to press the chicken firmly into the breading so clumps adhere to the meat. (It's a messy job: use one hand to remove the wet tenders from the bag and the other to toss in the breading.) Set breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
• To fry the chicken: Line another baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels and set next to the stove. Add oil to a large, high-sided pot until the level reaches about ¾-inch. Heat over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering (about 350°). (If a cube of bread sizzles when you drop it in, it's ready.) Using tongs, place several chicken tenders in the hot oil without crowding the pan. Cook until golden brown on the bottom side, a few minutes, then flip and cook until the second side is also golden, a few minutes more. Set the cooked tenders on the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Fry remaining tenders in batches adjusting the heat as necessary (if the tenders are browning too fast, lower the heat). Serve hot.
• Note: I find that it's hard to tell how golden the chicken is when it's immersed in the oil. It may only look lightly golden, but it's actually a perfect fried chicken golden brown. If you're unsure, simply pull a tender out of the oil and rest it on the paper towels to see the true color.
• Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately ¼ cup of the oil is absorbed into the chicken tenders when frying.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked chicken tenders can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, put the frozen tenders on a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through and crisp, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

SOUTHERN-STYLE BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together buttermilk, mustard, salt and pepper, and cayenne in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
• When you are ready to cook the chicken, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in the other plastic bag. Shake to mix thoroughly. Transfer one marinated chicken piece at a time into the dry ingredient bag, and shake well to ensure complete coverage. After all chicken pieces are coated, repeat the process by dipping them in the buttermilk marinade and shaking in the dry coating again.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, making sure not to burn the oil. When oil is hot, fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, turning chicken to brown evenly.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Toss the chicken, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 1 hour.
• Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360.
• Mix the flour, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Remove the dark meat from the buttermilk, shake off the excess and roll in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour, place in the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes (adjust the heat as needed). Drain on paper towels.
• Reheat the oil to 360 degrees F. Repeat with the chicken breasts and wings, frying for about 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten the garlic cloves with the end of a rolling pin, the side of a knife, or in a pestle and mortar. (If you chop or fully crush the garlic it could burn when the chicken is baked.) Put in a large bowl and add the buttermilk.
• Roughly chop the leaves from half the parsley, if using, and return the rest to the fridge.
• Stir the chopped parsley, rosemary, sugar, salt and pepper into the buttermilk. Add the chicken and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover the bowl and leave in the fridge for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large baking tray with foil and place a rack on top. Take the chicken out of the marinade, gently shaking off excess buttermilk and garlic. Place on the rack, with the thighs skin-side up. Discard the marinade.
• Roast the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until lightly browned in places and cooked through. The chicken is cooked when the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer in the thickest part. Chop the remaining parsley leaves and sprinkle over the chicken just before serving. Eat hot or cold with salad and baked potatoes, boiled new potatoes or chips.

CRISPY FRIED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk buttermilk marinade ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
• Mix in the chicken thighs with this buttermilk marinade and wrap the top of the bowl with cling wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or, even better, overnight.
• In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, unwrap the shortening and melt it completely using medium-high heat (or add cooking oil at least 3 inches deep and heat until the temperature is 350°F/175°C).
• Fry chicken thighs for 8-9 minutes on each side until brown on both sides. Don't overcrowd the pan as that reduces the temperature of the oil so I like frying 3-4 pieces at a time.
• Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reads at least 170°F/76°C to avoid biting into a blood-filled chicken. Yes I've been there.
• Once your chicken is ready, let it cool on a wire rack. Serve warm!

BUTTERMILK BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Fit a sheet tray with a wire rack and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix together buttermilk, lemon juice, hot sauce, onion, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Add chicken and coat with mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 3 hours or up 12 hours.
• Mix corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, and thyme together. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and dredge through the corn flake-Parmesan mixture, pressing to help it adhere.
• Place on the wire rack-fitted sheet tray and bake for 45 minutes until golden and crisp.