Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this crispy chicken fried chicken recipe! Each bite features tender, juicy chicken encased in a perfectly crunchy coating that delivers a satisfying crackle. This family favorite is not only delicious but also evokes fond memories of shared meals and laughter around the dinner table. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
- Set up a dredging station with seasoned flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and more seasoned flour in a third.
- Dredge each marinated chicken breast first in egg wash, then coat thoroughly with flour. Repeat for a double coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully fry the chicken pieces for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg