Description
Crispy country fried chicken recipe brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with golden-brown perfection. Juicy meat beneath a crunchy seasoned coating promises a satisfying meal that connects family and flavor in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Coating and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking and optimal texture.
- Thoroughly blot chicken pieces with paper towels to remove excess moisture, promoting optimal breading adhesion.
- Create a marinade by whisking buttermilk, eggs, and salt in a large bowl. Submerge chicken and refrigerate for minimum one hour, preferably overnight, to enhance tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Prepare a breading mixture combining flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings in a shallow dish. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Meticulously coat each chicken piece in breading, firmly pressing mixture to ensure complete coverage and maximum crispiness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Carefully introduce chicken pieces, maintaining adequate spacing to prevent overcrowding and ensure uniform frying.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, monitoring for golden-brown coloration. Wait until edges demonstrate browning before initiating first flip.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining crisp exterior. Rest briefly before serving to preserve optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts to ensure uniform thickness, promoting even cooking and crispy exterior.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to guarantee the coating adheres perfectly and creates a crunchy texture.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixture for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption, preferably overnight for best results.
- Press breading mixture firmly onto chicken to create a thick, consistent coating that will result in a satisfying crunch.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to prevent greasy chicken and achieve golden-brown perfection.
- Use a wire rack after frying to keep chicken crisp by allowing excess oil to drain, avoiding soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg