Country Fried Chicken Recipe from Texas Roadhouse
The Country Fried Chicken recipe from Texas Roadhouse involves soaking chicken pieces in buttermilk, creating a coating mixture with flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, and frying the chicken in hot vegetable oil until it is golden brown and crispy. The chicken is then drained on a wire rack and served hot, with desired dipping sauce and sides. The recipe includes notes to adjust the spiciness level, use a thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked, and serve with favorite sides.
Equipment
- Large skillet or deep fryer
- - Tongs or slotted spoon
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or a combination
- - Buttermilk
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper optional
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for maximum flavor.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) to create the coating mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, letting any excess drip off.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, making sure to shake off any excess.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, being sure not to overcrowd the skillet or fryer.
- Fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oil with tongs or a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Be sure to use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and sides, such as mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, or green beans.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and sides, such as mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, or green beans.