Homemade Peppered Fried Chicken

Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, this Homemade Peppered Fried Chicken brings the classic comfort of Southern-style fried chicken to your kitchen with a gourmet twist. Marinated in yogurt and Benissimo’s Wicked Good Pepper, each piece is tender on the inside and golden-crisp on the outside. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight recipes that feel special or family recipes that everyone will gather around the table to enjoy. With Benissimo’s handcrafted, herbaceous seasoning, you can elevate a beloved classic without the fuss.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1½ teaspoons salt
1 fryer chicken, cut up
1 tablespoon Wicked Good Pepper

COATING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ tablespoons Wicked Good Pepper
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. In a large re-sealable plastic bag, combine the yogurt, 1½ salt and 1 tablespoon Wicked Good Pepper.   Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat.  Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

2. Drain chicken, discard the marinade.  In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 2½ tablespoons Wicked Good Pepper.  Add chicken, a few pieces at a time and toss to coat; shake off excess.  Transfer to a 15x10x1 inch pan; let stand 20 minutes.

3. In a Dutch oven or other deep skillet, heat ½ inch of oil over medium heat to 350⁰F.  Fry chicken, uncovered for 7 to 8 minutes per side or until coating is dark golden brown and meat is no longer pick, turning occasionally.  Drain on paper towels.

This Homemade Peppered Fried Chicken is ideal for family recipes or weeknight recipes that need a flavor-packed star. Crispy, spicy, and irresistibly tender, it demonstrates how Benissimo’s handcrafted seasonings make home cooking both simple and impressive. Whether served with classic sides or a fresh salad, this easy recipe delivers authentic, compliment-worthy flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds—and maybe even thirds!