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Gordon Ramsay Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

This crispy, flavorful fried chicken is marinated in buttermilk and seasoned with spices, then coated and fried to perfection. A delicious comfort food with a spicy kick.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8–10 pieces
Coating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
Oil for frying
  • 5 cups vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Whisk buttermilk, mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne; marinate chicken in fridge 2–8 hours.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, garlic, and onion powders in a bag.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shake off excess, repeat for double coating.
  4. Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
  5. Fry chicken in batches 10–14 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Rest on wire rack or paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSodium: 900mg

Notes

Ensure oil temperature remains consistent for crispy coating.

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