Crispy Spicy Jalapeño Chicken: The Best Homemade Delight
Crispy Spicy Jalapeño Chicken is a flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with various sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 jalapeños, sliced
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add jalapeño slices to the pan and fry until crispy.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest after frying for a few minutes to retain its juiciness.
- Adjust spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Spicy Jalapeño Chicken