Description
Chicken fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a crispy, golden crust. This delightful dish evokes memories of family gatherings and joyful meals. Perfect for any day of the week, chicken fried chicken is not just a meal; it’s a warm embrace on a plate that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Submerge chicken in the buttermilk mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour and garlic powder (add extra spices if desired).
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each piece for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg