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Bloomin Fried Chicken

A crispy and flavorful fried chicken dish inspired by Outback Steakhouse, perfect for a fun dinner or impressive weekend meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be substituted with a plant-based alternative.
Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breast Chicken thighs can be used as a juicier alternative.
Coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free option use gluten-free flour.
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Seasoned Salt
For Frying
  • 3 tbsp Oil For frying.
  • 1 cup Water Used for rinsing if needed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken breast in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and seasoned salt. Stir well.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, let the excess drip off, and dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture until well coated.
  3. Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  5. Serve hot with blooming onion sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for maximum crunchiness.