Description
Chicken fried chicken is a delightful twist on traditional fried chicken, featuring juicy boneless chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden crust. This comforting dish combines the satisfying crunch of fried chicken with a tender interior, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or gatherings. Serve it alongside creamy gravy and your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about half an inch.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least one hour or overnight.
- Set up a breading station: whisk together flour and garlic powder in one bowl, and beat eggs in another.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each marinated chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with flour.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg