Pickle Brine Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Recipes

Pickle Brine Buttermilk Fried Chicken

The foundation of any Chicken on a Biscuit worth its salt, this spin on a classic takes it up a notch with a pickle brine marinade.
By: Ben @mushypeaz

Ingredients

Pickle brine

Chicken thighs

1 cup flour

1 tbsp baking powder

Maldon salt

Pepper

Buttermilk (enough to coat your chicken)

Sizzle

Instructions

Active Time: 30 minutes

Full Time: 1.5 hours

Serves 4
1

Pour pickle brine over chicken thighs to cover. Marinade for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the fridge.

2

Pat chicken dry and dredge in buttermilk.

3

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer chicken thighs and thoroughly coat.

4

Fill a deep pot with 1-2 inches of Sizzle. Heat to 375 degrees F.

5

Add chicken, turning periodically, maintaining an oil temp of 330 degrees F until you reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached in the chicken. 

6

Transfer to a cooling rack and lightly salt.