Description
Crispy chicken fried chicken delivers a mouthwatering crunch and tender, juicy meat, making it the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Get ready to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- All-purpose flour
- Buttermilk
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour to ensure tenderness.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels and garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (about 140g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Experiment with spices like cayenne pepper for extra heat or swap buttermilk for yogurt for a tangy twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat at 350°F to maintain crispiness.