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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Creamy Dill Potato Salad

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Crispy, golden-brown buttermilk fried chicken pairs perfectly with a refreshing, herb-packed potato salad made with creamy dressing, red onions, and fresh dill. This soul-satisfying combo is perfect for summer cookouts, comfort food cravings, or weekend family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken drumsticks or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in seasoned flour, pressing to coat.
  5. Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Make the potato salad: Boil potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and cool.
  7. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon, vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper. Add potatoes and red onion. Toss to coat.
  8. Chill potato salad before serving. Plate with hot fried chicken and garnish with extra dill.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, double dredge in the flour mixture.
  • Potato salad flavors deepen if chilled for a few hours before serving.
  • Use a thermometer to keep oil temperature steady during frying.

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Keywords: buttermilk fried chicken, creamy dill potato salad, comfort food, summer cookout, southern fried chicken

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