Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to let the flavors soak in.
- For roasted chicken, let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking before carving to retain juices.
Cooking Tips
Pat the meat completely dry with paper towels before frying — moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Easy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
I always enjoy my fried chicken when cooking using this recipe. The chicken always turns our crispy, juicy, tender, and tasty as well. Buttermilk is indeed the secret to tender and juicy fried chicken. I hope that you give this recipe a try.
Instructions
- Combine chicken with marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Combine all breading ingredients in a clean bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
- Heat over oil in a pan.
- While the oil is heating up, separate the chicken from the remaining buttermilk. Do not wash the chicken. Dredge each chicken piece in flour mixture until fully coated. Shake-off excess flour.
- Once the oil temperature reaches 350F, fry the chicken for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn it over and continue frying the opposite side for 8 minutes or until the chicken gets fully cooked (165F internal temperature).
- Remove the fried chicken from the pan. Place it on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Serve with chicken gravy.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to let the flavors soak in.
- For roasted chicken, let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking before carving to retain juices.
Cooking Tips
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness.
Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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