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Chicken Fried Chicken

Chicken fried chicken is a mouthwatering comfort food that features juicy, boneless chicken breasts enveloped in a crunchy, golden-brown crust. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy weekends, delivering an explosion of flavor with every bite. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it's sure to impress everyone at your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying about 1 inch deep

Method
 

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken: Submerge the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  2. 2. Prepare dredging station: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  3. 3. Dredge the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat it thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
  4. 4. Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
  5. 5. Fry the chicken: Carefully add dredged chicken pieces to the oil and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. 6. Drain and serve: Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil. Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece of chicken (150g)Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 670mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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