Description
A classic dish of crispy fried chicken paired with creamy macaroni salad, perfect for family gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, celery, bell pepper, and cooked macaroni.
- Season the macaroni salad with salt and pepper.
- Serve fried chicken alongside macaroni salad.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after frying. Customize the macaroni salad with other vegetables for added crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: fried chicken, macaroni salad, comfort food, family meal, easy recipe