Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown coating. Paired with rich gravy, this dish creates a delightful dining experience that brings family and friends together. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from skillet and let drain on paper towels.
- For the gravy, melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in leftover flour until smooth, then gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, feel free to experiment with additional spices such as garlic powder or cayenne pepper. - To maintain crispiness when reheating leftovers, bake at 375°F for about 15 minutes.