Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe
Golden Corral’s Fried Chicken is a buffet standout, boasting a golden-brown, peppery crust that crunches with each bite, while the meat inside remains juicy and tender—an irresistible combination that keeps guests returning for more. Make our Golden Corral Fried Chicken Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Fried Chicken will taste just like Golden Corral.
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 whole Chicken, cut into 8 pieces or about 3 1/3 pounds Chicken Pieces of choice
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 5 cups Canola Oil for frying
Marinade
- 4 cups Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or Chili Powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper or chili powder. Whisk until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add cut chicken pieces to marinade, Turn to ensure they are fully coated.
- Cover bowl and place in refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, to let the chicken soak up the flavors.
- After marinating, remove chicken from the fridge.
- Preheat a deep skillet or fryer with canola oil to 350°F.
- Prepare a basket lined with paper towels for draining the fried chicken.
- In a large bowl, place the flour.
- Remove each chicken piece from the marinade and dredge it in the flour, ensuring the coating is thick and covers all creases. Shake off any excess flour.
- Fry chicken in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook each piece for about 7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the fried chicken on the prepared paper towels.
- Serve the fried chicken immediately with fries and a side of ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.