Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is a deliciously crispy delight that’s perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful, golden crust that crackles with every bite. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a comforting meal that brings everyone to the table. Experience the joy of homemade comfort food with this nostalgic dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by soaking it in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare your coating station: in one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika; in another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the flour mixture, dip into eggs, then return to flour for double coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, experiment with spices like garlic powder or cayenne pepper. - To store leftovers, wrap tightly and refrigerate; reheat in an oven at 350°F for best results.