Description
Country Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that delights with its crispy golden exterior and juicy, tender meat. Perfect for any occasion, this dish proves to be a crowd-pleaser at family dinners or special gatherings. The flavorful buttermilk marinade ensures each bite is packed with richness, while classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes and savory gravy make it a complete meal. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, Country Fried Chicken is an enjoyable cooking experience for chefs of all skill levels. Dive into this recipe and savor the warmth and nostalgia it brings to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness and pat dry.
- Mix whisked eggs, salt, and buttermilk in a bowl. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Coat marinated chicken in a mix of flour, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper just before frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet to approximately 350°F.
- Fry chicken pieces for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire cooling rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg