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Outback Bloomin Fried Chicken Copycat Recipe served with dipping sauce

Outback Bloomin Fried Chicken

A delicious copycat recipe of Outback's famous Bloomin’ Fried Chicken, featuring crispy, juicy chicken topped with flavorful bloom sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 700 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the bloom sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish or a little less
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper

For the chicken

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound chicken breast pounded to 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 to 2 inches vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare the bloom sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Place flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a pie plate. Stir to combine.
  • In another pie plate, mix the buttermilk and water together.
  • Place the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap. Gently pound it with a meat mallet until it’s 1/2 inch thick.
  • Set a wire rack on top of a cookie sheet.
  • Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess.
  • Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off.
  • Coat the chicken in the seasoned flour again.
  • Place the breaded chicken on the wire rack and let it rest for about 5 minutes before cooking.

Cooking

  • Pour 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it to 350°F.
  • Fry 1 or 2 pieces of chicken in the hot oil for about 7 to 8 minutes, turning to ensure both sides are golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a wire rack.

Serving

  • To serve, place the fried chicken on a plate and drizzle some bloom sauce on top.

Notes

Best served hot and fresh. Pair with crispy fries, a side salad, or mashed potatoes. The bloom sauce adds a nice kick and can be served on the side for dipping. Ensure oil is at the right temperature for crispy chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Bloomin Chicken, Chicken Dinner, Copycat Recipe, Fried Chicken, Outback Recipe
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