Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful Country Fried Chicken at home with this easy recipe. Tenderized chicken breasts are marinated, coated in a seasoned breading, and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Marinade:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 3 teaspoons salt
For the Breading:
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep Work – Cover each chicken breast with saran wrap and pound flat. Pat dry. Combine eggs, salt, and buttermilk. Marinate chicken for 1-2 hours.
- Let chicken sit at room temperature before frying.
- Cooking Instructions – Coat marinated chicken in breading mix. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a buttermilk substitute, mix 2 cups of milk with 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Country Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Recipe, Southern Fried Chicken
