Description
Crispy chicken fried chicken is a delightful Southern classic that combines tender, juicy meat with a perfectly golden and crunchy coating. Each bite offers a burst of savory flavors, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With a simple marinade of buttermilk and a seasoned flour coating, you’ll create a mouthwatering experience that brings everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked recommended)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper, paprika), one with beaten eggs, and another with additional flour mixed with cayenne pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat again in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F).
- Fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg