Publix Fried Chicken Recipe
This crispy, golden Publix Fried Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food you can make at home. Juicy bone-in chicken is soaked in seasoned buttermilk, double-dipped in a spiced flour mix, and fried to crunchy perfection. It’s easy, flavorful, and tastes just like your favorite deli—but better! Serve it with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or biscuits for a Southern-style feast.
Equipment
- A large bowl
- Tongs
- Adeep pan or Dutch oven
- A wire rack or paper towels
- A meat thermometer optional buthelpful
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp hot sauce optional
Flour Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ Cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne optional
For Frying
- Vegetable or peanut oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towels for crispier skin.
- Marinate: In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Make Coating: In another bowl, combine all flour and spices evenly.
- Dredge Chicken: Remove from marinade, coat in flour mixture. For extra crunch, double-dip.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest on wire rack 5–10 mins before serving.