Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is a mouthwatering dish featuring tender, juicy chicken coated in a crispy, golden crust. This recipe brings the comfort of home cooking and is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With a blend of savory seasonings and an easy-to-follow method, you’ll create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (350°F).
- Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding cayenne pepper to the breading mix. Serve with classic sides like mashed potatoes or green beans to complete the meal.