Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe

Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe

Golden Corral fried chicken Recipe is tasty and easy to love. It has a crispy outside and soft, juicy meat inside.

This chicken is great for dinner, family meals, or parties. You don’t need to be a chef to make it at home.

The Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe is simple to follow. It tastes just like the one from the restaurant.

With a few steps and some time, you’ll get amazing fried chicken at home.

Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe

When I First Tried Golden Corral Fried Chicken

I first ate this chicken during a road trip. It was hot, crispy, and full of flavor. Since then, I wanted to make it myself. Now I can, and you can too!

What You Need (Equipment)

  • Deep fryer or big heavy pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk

What You Need (Ingredients)

  • 2 pounds of chicken (legs and thighs)
  • 2 cups of buttermilk
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

  1. Wash and dry the chicken.
  2. Mix buttermilk and eggs in a bowl.
  3. Put chicken in the mix. Let it sit 4 hours.
  4. In a new bowl, mix flour and all the spices.
  5. Take chicken out of buttermilk. Shake off extra liquid.
  6. Roll chicken in flour mix until it’s fully covered.
  7. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Heat oil to 350°F (use a thermometer).
  9. Fry chicken in small batches. Don’t crowd the pan.
  10. Cook 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Chicken must reach 165°F inside.
  12. Let it rest on paper towels to remove oil.

Helpful Tips

  1. Soak the chicken overnight for more flavor.
  2. Use a thermometer to check oil heat.
  3. Let chicken rest after coating to keep flour on.
  4. Don’t put too many pieces in at once.
  5. Use legs and thighs—they stay juicy when fried.

What to Eat With It

Mashed Potatoes
Soft, creamy, and tasty. Great with crispy chicken.

Coleslaw
Cold, crunchy, and fresh. Helps balance the fried food.

Cornbread
Sweet and warm. Goes well with salty chicken.

Final Words

The Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe is so easy. You can make it anytime for your family or friends.

Follow these steps and enjoy crispy, homemade chicken. It’s tasty, golden, and full of flavor!

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Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe

Golden Corral fried chicken Recipe

Golden Corral fried chicken Recipe is tasty and easy to love. It has a crispy outside and soft, juicy meat inside.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soak Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or big heavy pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds of chicken legs and thighs
  • 2 cups of buttermilk
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the chicken.
  • Mix buttermilk and eggs in a bowl.
  • Put chicken in the mix. Let it sit 4 hours.
  • In a new bowl, mix flour and all the spices.
  • Take chicken out of buttermilk. Shake off extra liquid.
  • Roll chicken in flour mix until it’s fully covered.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (use a thermometer).
  • Fry chicken in small batches. Don’t crowd the pan.
  • Cook 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Chicken must reach 165°F inside.
  • Let it rest on paper towels to remove oil.

Notes

  1. Soak the chicken overnight for more flavor.
  2. Use a thermometer to check oil heat.
  3. Let chicken rest after coating to keep flour on.
  4. Don’t put too many pieces in at once.
  5. Use legs and thighs—they stay juicy when fried.
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