Name: Homemade Bojangles Fried Chicken – Just Like the Restaurant!
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt

1

Place the chicken legs in a bowl.

2

Pour 1 cup of buttermilk over the chicken.

3

Mix the chicken in the buttermilk so it’s fully covered.

4

Let it sit for 30 minutes to soak in the flavors.

5

In a large bowl, mix the flour, oregano, cayenne pepper, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

6

Stir everything together until it’s well combined.

7

After the chicken has marinated, take each chicken leg and dredge it in the flour mixture.

8

Make sure the chicken is fully coated with the flour mixture.

9

In a large pan, add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom.

10

Heat the oil over medium-high heat (about 350°F or 175°C).

11

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken legs in the pan.

12

Fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked on the inside (the internal temperature should be 165°F or 74°C).

13

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

14

Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy your crispy, flavorful chicken!