Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Fried Chicken recipe. Featuring a perfectly crispy, golden-brown crust that encases tender, juicy chicken, this dish evokes memories of family gatherings and homemade meals. Paired with rich gravy and classic sides like mashed potatoes or collard greens, it’s a heartwarming meal that brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: Place chicken in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Prepare coating: In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Heat oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil to about 350°F.
- 4. Dredge chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
- 5. Fry chicken: Cook each piece for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- 6. Drain and serve: Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg