Description
Snoop Dogg’s Fried Chicken offers a crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals. This recipe delivers classic fried chicken with a flavorful twist, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Combine buttermilk and hot sauce (if using) in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat. Shake off excess flour.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken: after the first flour coating, return it to the buttermilk, then dredge in flour again.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Experiment with different spices in the flour mixture for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + marinating time
- Cook Time: 15 minutes per batch
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg