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Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Fried Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 4 Chicken thighs; 200g Plain yogurt; 150g All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Chili powder; As needed Oil for frying

Main Dish

⏱ 40 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Chicken marinated in buttermilk and fried crisp — a proud soul food dish of the American South.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Deeply rooted in the Black culinary tradition of the American South, this dish is believed to have developed out of African American food culture dating back to the era of slavery. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk (a tangy, fermented dairy product) tenderizes the meat and leaves a subtle tang. It remains a staple of the "Sunday dinner" families gather for after church, passed down across generations. While it's also considered the prototype for KFC-style chicken, the exact spice blend varies as a cherished "family recipe" in many households.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Sunday afternoon, family home from church gathering around a heaping platter of fried chicken. Mashed potatoes and cornbread are the classic sides.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Chicken thighs 4
Plain yogurt 200g
All-purpose flour 150g
Paprika 1 tsp
Garlic powder 1 tsp
Chili powder 1/2 tsp
Oil for frying As needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Debone the chicken thighs if needed, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Mix a little salt into the yogurt and marinate the chicken for 1 hour to overnight.
Combine the flour with paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
Lightly drain the marinated chicken and coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
Fry slowly in 340°F (170°C) oil until golden brown.
Drain well and serve.

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