Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Summer Chicken Fried Steak! Crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts are coated in a savory blend of spices, delivering a mouthwatering crunch with every bite. Perfect for sunny afternoons or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to create memorable moments around the table. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a delightful meal that screams summer joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional: Gravy ingredients (2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 1 cup milk)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper, paprika), one with beaten eggs and buttermilk, and one with plain flour.
- Dredge each chicken breast in seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in plain flour to achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Test readiness by dropping in a small piece of bread—it should sizzle.
- Fry chicken in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Allow resting for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 160mg