Description
Crispy Chicken Fried Chicken is a Southern classic that delivers mouthwatering flavor and a satisfying crunch. With its golden-brown coating and juicy chicken, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Marinated in buttermilk for tenderness and fried to perfection, each bite will transport you to a sunlit farm filled with laughter and love. Gather around the table and enjoy this timeless comfort food that creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Submerge chicken breasts in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the coating: In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Coat thoroughly in seasoned flour.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken: Place coated chicken in hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 8-10 minutes per side until golden-brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Drain and serve: Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg