Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Crispy, golden buttermilk fried chicken seasoned with Mae's Oma's Fried Chicken Seasoning — marinated overnight for maximum flavour, then pan-seared and oven-finished to juicy perfection. Ready in under an hour of active time with just 8 simple ingredients.

Details:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Marinating Time: 8 hours or overnight
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
  
• Servings: 4
• Course: Main Course
  

Ingredients:

• 6 - 8 chicken thighs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp Mae’s Seasonings Oma Fried Chicken, divided
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• Canola oil

Instructions:

1. Stir together salt, 1 tbsp Fried Chicken Seasoning, and oregano. Coat chicken with this mixture. Then coat with buttermilk and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Stir together flour, cornstarch, 1 tbsp Fried Chicken Seasoning. Then remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour. Shake off any excess flour. Heat some oil in a cast iron skillet and cook chicken over medium - high heat until lightly browned, about 3 - 5 minutes per side.
3. Then transfer to preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes, flip and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes or until cooked and juices run clear.
4. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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