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The BEST Fried Chicken Recipe

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July 21, 2025
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Made by Julien Dion

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This crispy, golden fried chicken is marinated in a tangy-spicy blend of buttermilk, hot sauce, and pickle juice, then dredged in a seasoned flour mix and fried to perfection. It’s juicy, flavorful, and restaurant-worthy every time.

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Wet Brine
  •   2 cups pickle juice
  •   1 cup hot sauce
  •   2 cups buttermilk (or enough to fully cover)
  •   1 batch seasoning
  •   6 lbs chicken wings
 
Seasoning
  •   3 tbsp kosher salt
  •   1/2 tbsp celery salt
  •   2 tbsp black pepper
  •   1/2 tbsp white pepper
  •   2 tbsp garlic powder
  •   2 tbsp onion powder
  •   2 tbsp paprika
 
Flour Mixture
  •   3 cups all purpose flour
  •   1 cup cornstarch
  •   1 tbsp baking powder
  •   1 batch seasoning

Note: YES IT WILL HAVE PICKLE TASTE. Use only ½ Cup and substitute buttermilk for rest if you don’t like taste of Dill Pickles

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Directions

  1. Place your chicken pieces in a large bowl.
  2. Add pickle juice, hot sauce, and buttermilk to cover the chicken.
  3. Season the marinade with salt, celery salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Mix well and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine your flour mixture: flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the same seasoning blend used in the marinade.
  6. Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  7. Let the coated chicken rest until the breading becomes slightly pasty — this helps create a crispier crust.
  8. Heat oil to 350°F. Carefully add the chicken one piece at a time.
  9. Fry for 5–7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to drain and stay crispy. Enjoy!


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