Description
Indulge in the crispy and flavorful goodness of Mustard Fried Chicken. This Southern American classic is a perfect blend of tangy mustard-marinated chicken coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
Marinade:
- ½ cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
- 2 cups buttermilk
Seasoned Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, mustard, hot sauce, and buttermilk. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Dredge and Fry: Coat chicken in flour mixture, then fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Drain fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels before serving.
Notes
- The mustard marinade adds flavor and helps tenderize the chicken.
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in the marinade and flour.
- Leftover chicken can be reheated in the oven for 10–15 minutes at 375°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4+ hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
