Description
A delightful recipe for crispy country fried chicken breast, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk (or yogurt as a substitute)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by mixing all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Dip the chicken breasts into buttermilk to coat thoroughly.
- Let excess buttermilk drip off, then dip the chicken into the flour mixture and press lightly to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and let drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
For a juicier bite, substitute chicken breasts with thighs. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: fried chicken, comfort food, country style, family recipe, easy dinner