Description
Chicken fried chicken is a delightful dish featuring juicy, tender chicken coated in a crispy golden crust. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, promising to impress with its savory flavors and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt (plus more for seasoning)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cooking oil (canola or peanut)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix buttermilk with salt and cayenne pepper. Soak chicken breasts for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare breading: In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil: In a skillet or deep fryer, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering (around 350°F).
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place coated chicken into hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain & serve: Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Let rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, experiment by adding garlic powder or your favorite spices to the flour mixture. If you prefer baking over frying, cook in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 25-30 minutes until crispy.