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Buttermilk fried chicken

From the video “Buttermilk Fried Chicken” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~235 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$1.90*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$17.10* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
10

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.60*for the batch in the video
~$1.90*per serving

You save about ~$17.10* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$68.40* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario fried chicken meal, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

0 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 0 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario fried chicken meal at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 97% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving323 kcal · 16% of 2,000
Fat7.3 g9%
Saturated fat2.1 g11%
Sodium1,977 mg86%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Fiber1.7 g6%
Total sugars3.4 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein35 g70%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+8 of 20
  • Saturated fat−6 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 9 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for chicken thighs, cultured buttermilk, flour, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: cayenne pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: canola oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sheet pan
  • frying pan
  • tongs
  • wire rack

What the video didn’t say

  • servings count
  • total preparation time
  • exact quantity of chicken thighs
  • exact quantity of buttermilk
  • exact quantity of flour
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-02. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Buttermilk fried chicken

What makes Food Wishes's Buttermilk fried chicken recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Buttermilk fried chicken focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Oil temperature too high or low ruins crispness and doneness. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Buttermilk fried chicken at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Buttermilk fried chicken recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Buttermilk fried chicken ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Buttermilk fried chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Buttermilk fried chicken?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 9 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Buttermilk fried chicken?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.