Description
A nostalgic Southern dish featuring golden brown, crispy chicken with a juicy interior, perfect for family gatherings and comfort meals.
Ingredients
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- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Whisk together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow bowl.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat, then shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and let rest.
- If desired, make gravy in the leftover oil by whisking in flour and gradually adding milk until thickened.
Notes
Patience is key while frying; avoid overcrowding the pan for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Fried Chicken, Southern Comfort Food, Family Recipe