Bojangles Fried Chicken Recipe (2024)

This Bojangles Fried Chicken Recipe is perfection. This copycat recipe tastes just like the restaurant version.

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If you like fried chicken, then this copycat Bojangles Fried Chicken Recipe is for you. Delicious crispy breading on the outside and yummy soft, tasty chicken inside - fried chicken doesn't get better than this.

As you can see above I actually like to use the chicken thighs when making fried chicken sandwiches. I love the flavor from the dark meat. However, Bojangles actually use chicken breast - and you can too if you prefer.

If you were to be making fried chicken to eat without the sandwich then you might rather use chicken drumsticks or wings.

❤️ Why you'll love it

• North Carolina Bojangles restaurant really makes some delicious fried chicken. They're one of the best, which is why this recipe is so good.
• This fried chicken recipe is actually quite versatile in that it will work with any piece of chicken you like to use.

🧅 Ingredients

• Buttermilk
• Hot Sauce
• Salt & Black Pepper
• Chicken Thighs
• Self-Rising Flour
• Cayenne Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Thyme
• Eggs
• Milk
• Peanut oil
• (plus the extra sandwich items for making a sandwich)

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

🥣 Instructions

• Step 1: Add the buttermilk to a large mixing bowl along with the hot sauce and salt. Mix well.
• Step 2: Add the chicken thighs, cover in plastic wrap and allow to marinate at room temperature for one hour.
• Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl add all the remaining dry ingredients and mix with a whisk.
• Step 4: In another medium mixing bowl add the wet ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Step 5: Pass the chicken thighs first through the flour mixture, then through the buttermilk mixture and back through the flour. Repeat with all the chicken pieces.
• Step 6: Add to the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes each side) - until internal temperature reads 165°F with a meat thermometer.
• Step 7: Remove and drain on a wire rack or on some paper towels on a baking sheet.

Hint: using buttermilk that is room temperature will help bring the temperature of the chicken up while it is marinating. It's best to fry chicken that is not too cold.

🔄 Substitutions and Variations

• Lemon Juice - try squeezing a little lemon juice.
• Chicken Breasts - instead of chicken thighs.
• All purpose Flour - instead of the self-rising. I would add some baking powder to your recipe though.
• Buttermilk biscuits - try adding the Bojangles fried chicken to a buttermilk biscuit instead.
• Vegetable Oil - instead of peanut oil.
• Cajun Seasoning - add some of this for some Cajun flavor.
• Spicy Fried Chicken - add a little more cayenne if you like more heat and spicy food.
• Honey Mustard - try offering this to dip, or add to a sandwich.
• Chicken Fingers - try this recipe with some chicken tenders.
• White Vinegar - Add a little to the marinade.
• Cajun Marinade - try injecting or just marinating the chicken in this delicious homemade Cajun Marinade.

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🔌 Equipment

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I have links to the equipment I used in the recipe card below.

What you'll need to make the famous Bojangles Fried Chicken Recipe Sandwich - a buttery brioche bun, some classic mayonnaise and pickles. That's it. Super simple yet out of this world delicious.

• Ranch Chicken Wings
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• Chicken and Waffles
• Chicken and Rice
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🍽 What To Serve With This Recipe

Depending on if you're making a sandwich, or eating the chicken with some other sides the following is a list of popular side dishes you might need:

• Brioche buns
• Pickles
• Creamy Mayo
• Dirty Rice
• Bo-berry biscuit
• Cinnamon biscuits
• French fries
• Hash Browns
• Southern Biscuits
• Cajun Potato Salad
• Mac and Cheese

🧊 Storage

Once completely cooled store in an airtight container lined with paper towel in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

💡 Tips

Expert Tip: When reheating fried chicken I prefer to use my air fryer. It really helps keep the delicious outside nice and crispy.

See Also

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Bojangles Fried Chicken Recipe

This Bojangles Fried Chicken Recipe is perfection. This copycat recipe tastes just like the restaurant version.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time6 minutes mins

Marinating Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 11 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Author: Melanie Cagle

Equipment

• Cast Iron Skillet

• Frying Spatula

• Glass Mixing Bowls

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• Cuisinart CDF-100 Compact 1.1-Liter Deep Fryer

Ingredients

• 3 Cups Buttermilk room temperature, divided
• 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 6 Chicken Thighs skinless boneless
• 1 Cup Self-Rising Flour
• ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1-½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1-½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Thyme
• 2 Large Eggs
• ⅓ Cup Milk
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Peanut Oil for Frying

Instructions

• In a large bowl add 2 cups of the buttermilk and the hot sauce and salt. Mix well.

• Add the chicken thighs to this bowl, cover with cling wrap and allow to sit at room temperature to marinate for one hour.

• Add enough peanut oil to a large frying skillet to fry the chicken and it cover ½ way up the chicken. Turn on the heat to medium and bring to about 360°F.

• To a medium mixing bowl add the flour, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well with a whisk.

• In another medium bowl add the 1 cup of buttermilk, the regular milk and the two eggs. Beat until smooth.

• Take one marinated chicken thigh and place into the flour mixture first. Coat completely then pass through the milk mixture and back to the flour to coat again.

• Repeat this with all the chicken thighs. They are now ready to fry.

• Fry on one side for about 3 minutes, flip over and fry the other side. 6 minutes should be enough to cook the chicken thighs but to be on the safe side use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature has reached a safe 165°F.

• Remove from the oil and allow to dry on a wire rack or on paper towels.

• Serve how you like, with biscuits and another side dish or as a fried chicken sandwich like I did here.

Notes

I used chicken thighs mostly because we prefer the flavor and they make a great chicken sandwich! Bojangles sandwiches actually use a breast - but this is your preference.

I actually used a cast iron skillet to fry my chicken, but if you prefer you could use a deep fryer. I've included both links below.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 1818mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g

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