Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

• 300ml buttermilk
• 4 tbsp chili sauce (such as sambal oelek)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp salt

For the chicken:

• 8 pieces chicken thighs and drumsticks (approximately 1.1kg)
• 300g flour
• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ tbsp paprika
• ½ tbsp onion powder
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• ½ tbsp basil
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Combine buttermilk, chili sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.
   • Add chicken pieces, coat well, cover, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.

2. Prepare the Breading:

   • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Combine flour, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in a large bowl.

3. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast iron pot to 185°C (360°F).
   • Remove chicken from marinade, one piece at a time, shake off excess, and coat in flour mixture.
   • Fry each side until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
   • Repeat with remaining chicken, working in batches to maintain oil temperature.

4. Finish Cooking in the Oven:

   • Place fried chicken on a wire rack in a baking pan.
   • Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 72°C (160°F).

Enjoy your crispy and flavorful fried chicken!