Description
Chicken fried chicken is an irresistible comfort food featuring a crispy exterior that gives way to juicy, tender meat. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish combines mouthwatering flavors and a delightful crunch in every bite. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a heartwarming meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked if preferred)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix buttermilk with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Set up three shallow dishes—one with flour mixed with paprika and seasoning, one for beaten eggs, and another for breadcrumbs (optional).
- Bread the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade; let excess liquid drip off. Dredge in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then return to flour for double coating.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry Until Golden Brown: Carefully add breaded chicken to hot oil without overcrowding. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil. Enjoy hot with sides like mashed potatoes or coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg