Bojangles’ Fried Chicken Recipe

Bojangles is known for its flavorful, crispy fried chicken with the perfect balance of seasonings and crunch. To recreate this famous dish at home, you’ll need to use some special techniques. Here’s an easy recipe for making Bojangles-style fried chicken in your kitchen.

Ingredients of Bojangles’ Fried Chicken Recipe:

For the Chicken

• 10-12 pieces of chicken (thighs, breasts, or legs)
• 2 cups of buttermilk (or regular Milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar).
• Hot sauce (optional: 1 tablespoon)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper, 1 tablespoon
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• Cayenne pepper, optional: 14 teaspoon
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Baking powder, 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil to fry

Marinade

• 1 Tablespoon kosher Salt
• Black pepper, 1 teaspoon
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• Cayenne pepper, optional: 14 teaspoon

Instructions for Bojangles’ Fried Chicken Recipe:

1. Prepare the chicken:

The chicken should be cleaned and dried. Season the chicken with Salt, pepper and paprika. Add garlic powder, onion and cayenne powder. Then, marinate for 30 to 4 hours in buttermilk.

2. Prepare the breading:

Mix flour, paprika cayenne, thyme and baking powder in a separate bowl.

3. Coat the chicken:

After marinating the chicken, coat it in the flour mixture. Dip the chicken in buttermilk again and then coat it with flour to get a second layer of crispy coating.

4. Fried Chicken:

Heat vegetable oil to 350degF (or 175degC) in a deep-fryer or skillet. Fry chicken in batches, rotating the pieces every 12-15 minutes until crispy and golden brown. The temperature of the chicken should be 165degF.

5. Drain and Rest

Place the fried chicken onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Rest it for a couple of minutes.

6. Serve:

Serve your Bojangles-style fried chicken with hot sides such as biscuits, coleslaw, mashed potato, or mashed potatoes.

How to make perfect fried chicken:

• Marinate Chicken: To ensure tenderness, marinate the chicken in buttermilk.
• Double-Coat: To get extra crispy, dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour again.
• Keep Oil Temperature at 350degF: This will ensure even cooking.
• Rest the chicken after frying to maintain its juicy interior and crispy exterior.

Nutritional Facts per piece (assuming 10 pieces).

• Calories: ~250-300
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 15g
• Sodium: 500-600mg
• Cholesterol: 40-50mg

Conclusion:

Bojangles-style fried chicken can be easily recreated at home. It is flavorful and crispy. Use buttermilk to marinate the chicken, then use a well-seasoned batter and fry it until perfect. This recipe will give you the crunch and flavor that Bojangles’ is famous for. Enjoy!