Description
Country Fried Chicken is a beloved comfort food that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals right to your table. This dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a perfectly seasoned, crispy breading, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, Country Fried Chicken quickly becomes a favorite in any kitchen. Serve it with rich gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, or refreshing coleslaw for a complete and satisfying meal.
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
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts using a meat tenderizer and pat dry.
- Marinate in a mixture of buttermilk, eggs, and salt for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare a breading mix using flour, breadcrumbs, and spices.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet until it reaches 350°F.
- Coat marinated chicken in the breading mix and fry for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire cooling rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg