Description
Country Fried Chicken is the epitome of comfort food, combining juicy, tender chicken breasts with a perfectly crispy, seasoned crust. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through marinating and frying chicken to create a dish that is sure to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least one hour (up to overnight for best results).
- Prepare two bowls—whisk eggs in one and combine flour, breadcrumbs, and spices in the other.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk; dip in egg mixture then coat with flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry coated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider brining the chicken overnight. Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at around 350°F for optimal crispiness.