Description
Chicken fried chicken is a delightful twist on the Southern classic, featuring succulent, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, seasoned crust. This comfort food favorite is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, delivering rich flavors and satisfying crunch that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve it hot with a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ? tsp pepper
- Oil for frying (approximately 1 cup)
- Hot sauce (optional for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Soak chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Prepare the coating: In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Heat the oil: Pour oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
- 4. Dredge the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off and coat in the seasoned flour mixture.
- 5. Fry the chicken: Cook each piece for 6-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165?F).
- 6. Serve: Drain on paper towels, plate with hot sauce if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg