Description
Savor the crispy perfection of this chicken fried chicken—tender meat enveloped in a golden, crunchy crust. It’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- 2. Prepare the flour mixture: In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Coat the chicken: Remove each piece from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4. Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- 5. Fry the chicken: Carefully add coated chicken to the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 6. Drain and serve: Transfer cooked chicken onto paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, experiment with spices like Cajun seasoning or fresh herbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg