Chicken Fried Chicken: The Easy and Juicy Comfort Food Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious Chicken Fried Chicken that is both easy and juicy. This comfort food favorite will satisfy everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add your favorite herbs to the flour mixture.
- Always check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg