# Buttermilk fried chicken (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Buttermilk Fried Chicken](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.90 per serving, ~$7.60 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.10* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$19.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- some chicken thighs _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet spanish paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- some cayenne pepper _(amount estimated)_
- enough to coat cultured buttermilk _(amount estimated)_
- some flour _(amount estimated)_
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 inch canola oil

## Steps

1. [0:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=1s) Season boneless skinless chicken thighs in a bowl with black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
2. [0:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=25s) Pour buttermilk over the seasoned chicken thighs and mix well.
3. [1:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=82s) Refrigerate the marinated chicken for a minimum of 3 hours.
4. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=89s) In a large bowl, prepare seasoned flour by mixing flour with black pepper and salt.
5. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=140s) Dredge the marinated chicken thighs in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
6. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=154s) Let the floured chicken rest on a sheet pan for about 20 minutes.
7. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=189s) Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and test the temperature with a bit of coating.
8. [3:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=205s) Add the chicken thighs to the hot oil and fry for about 7 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
9. [4:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCt6golf99Y&t=265s) Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack and keep warm in the oven.

## 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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