Mama's Favorite Southern Fried Chicken #SundaySupper

This Southern Fried Chicken recipe is my mama's favorite. It's crispy on the outside, extra tender and 

juicy on the inside, and full of flavor. It's the perfect dish for any potluck or picnic!

Having family in the South, I've eaten a lot of southern food over the years. My grandma made the best fried catfish and hush puppies, and she canned like a queen. Her bread and butter pickles were to die for! I learned so much about cooking from her, and of course from my mom, too. 

My mom's favorite food is definitely chicken. Growing up, I'm pretty sure we had some sort of chicken dish for dinner at least 4-5 times a week. My dad and I would tease her because we'd ask what's for dinner, but we already knew the answer! Don't get me wrong, mom is a fantastic cook. This fried chicken recipe is proof of that!

This southern fried chicken is soaked in buttermilk which keeps it tender and juicy on the outside. The skin gets super crispy when cooked, and it's just packed with flavor. It's perfect with mashed potatoes and biscuits for Sunday supper, or paired with potato salad for a picnic or potluck. Whatever you do, just be sure to make this chicken! I know you and your family will love it as much as I do.

This weeks' #SundaySupper is all about mom's favorite recipes. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post and check out the amazing recipes that my friends are sharing!

Now, let's fry some chicken!

Mama's Favorite Southern Fried Chicken

Author: Sarah Bates | The Chef Next Door

Serves 4

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Ingredients:

8 - 10 bone-in chicken pieces (a combination of drumsticks, thighs and wings)

2 cups buttermilk

1 teaspoon salt

Dash or two of hot sauce

Canola or peanut oil, for frying

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In a large bowl, toss the chicken, buttermilk, salt and hot sauce, making sure each chicken piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

Heat an inch or so of the oil in a large cast iron skillet or other deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees.

Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder and pepper in a pie plate or shallow dish. Remove three or four of the chicken pieces at a time from the buttermilk, shake off the excess, and roll in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour and carefully place in the hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Bring the oil back up to 350 degrees and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, frying again for 15 minutes. Serve the chicken hot or at room temperature.

Bon Appétit!

#SundaySupper Mom's Favorite Recipes:

Starters (Appetizers, Beverages, Breakfast):

• Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal by Cooking With Carlee
• Frozen Pina Colada by The Redhead Baker
• Goats Cheese Rolls with Honey and Thyme by Manu’s Menu
• Mom’s Banana Bread by Family Around the Table
• Mom’s Famous Poppy Seed Bread With A Citrus Glaze by And She Cooks
• Mom’s Wine Spritzer by Momma’s Meals

Salads, Side Dishes, and Sauces:

• Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus by Flavor Mosaic
• Italian Country Salad by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Mom’s Cucumbers in Vinegar by Simple And Savory
• Mom’s Homemade Perogies by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Mom’s Potato Salad by Palatable Pastime
• Polish Haluski (Pan Fried Noodles & Sauerkraut) by The Crumby Cupcake
• Spinach Salad with Simple Vinaigrette by Cooking Chat
• Zippy Barbecue Sauce by Amee’s Savory Dish

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• Chicken and Egg Salad Sandwich by The Freshman Cook
• Grilled Chicken with Poblano Cream Sauce by Casa de Crews
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• Granny Smith’s Meatloaf by Get the Good Stuff!
• Jean’s Best Vegetable Soup by Food Lust People Love
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• Mom’s Lentil Toastadas by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Mom’s Moussaka by My Life Cookbook
• Shirley's Potato Soup by Our Good Life
• Mom’s Spare Ribs To Go by An Italian in my Kitchen
• Mom’s Sukiyaki: Japanese Beef and Vegetables Hot Pot by Asian In America
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• Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls by Cookin’ Mimi

Desserts:

• Apple Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Apple Crisp by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Baklava by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Brown Sugar Pudding by Un Assaggio of Food, Wine & Marriage
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• Chocolate Cherry Truffle Cheesecake by What Smells So Good?
• Crustless Pecan Pie Rice Pudding by Desserts Required
• Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Chocolate Buttercream by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
• Easy Classic Date Squares by She Loves Biscotti
• Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Cake by What The Fork Food Blog
• Homemade Chocolate Cherry Candies by Gluten Free Crumbley
• Hungarian Crepes: Palacsinta by My Gourmet Connection
• Lemon Cookies with White Chocolate and Mint by The Finer Cookie
• Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze and Roasted Strawberries by Turnips 2 Tangerines
• Mom’s Apple Pie by Wholistic Woman
• Mom’s Famous White Icing by Monica’s Table
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