Chicken Fried Chicken
Indulge in the delightful crunch of chicken fried chicken, a dish that combines crispy golden coating with juicy, tender meat. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is simple to follow and packed with flavor. With every bite, you’ll experience the warmth of home-cooked comfort food that brings everyone together. Get ready to impress your loved ones and create unforgettable memories around the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus ½ cup for dredging)
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk and salt for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour (1 cup flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with plain flour (½ cup).
- Coat each marinated chicken breast in plain flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat in seasoned flour again.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg