Description
Succulent and crispy, this chicken fried chicken recipe takes comfort food to the next level. With its golden-brown crust and juicy interior, it’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. The buttermilk marinade ensures tenderness, while the seasoned flour coating provides an irresistible crunch. Serve it with classic sides like mashed potatoes and gravy for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: Soak chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Prepare coating: In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Dredge chicken: Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk and coat with the flour mixture.
- 4. Heat oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high until hot.
- 5. Fry chicken: Cook each piece for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (140g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg