Description
Chicken fried chicken is a delightful twist on the classic fried chicken, featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden crust. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with paprika, one with beaten eggs (add hot sauce if desired), and one empty dish.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, dip into egg wash, then coat again in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry each piece of chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate cayenne pepper into the flour mixture or use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results.