Description
Country Fried Chicken is a beloved comfort dish that promises to satisfy your cravings for hearty, flavorful food. This recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts enveloped in a golden, crispy coating that’s seasoned to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, it’s a simple yet rewarding dish that brings everyone together. Serve it with rich gravy, mashed potatoes, or cornbread for a truly delightful meal experience. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this Country Fried Chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite at 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 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding it to about 1/2 inch thick using a meat tenderizer and marinate in a mixture of buttermilk, eggs, and salt for at least one hour.
- Bread the chicken by coating it thoroughly with a mixture of flour and seasonings.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet to 350°F. Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on a wire rack before serving hot with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg