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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Biscuit

Classic Southern-style fried chicken with a buttermilk marinade and flaky biscuit

60 minutes4 servings
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Biscuit
Photo: Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk with salt, pepper, and paprika
  2. Submerge chicken thighs in the buttermilk mixture and refrigerate for 4-6 hours
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour with seasoning
  4. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  6. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder
  8. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse meal
  9. Stir in milk to form a dough
  10. Knead dough on a floured surface and roll to 1/2-inch thickness
  11. Cut biscuits with a round cutter and place on a baking sheet
  12. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown
  13. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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