Description
A comforting Southern classic featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, seasoned batter, perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Begin by tenderizing the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick.
- Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Mix the seasoned flour in a bowl with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F.
- Place the fried chicken on a wire rack to drain excess oil and maintain crunch.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
For richer flavor, consider using chicken thighs. Make sure to check oil temperature while frying to prevent soggy breading.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Fried Chicken, Southern Cooking, Comfort Food