Description
Country Fried Chicken: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—this Southern comfort dish delivers golden, crunchy chicken with a savory, seasoned crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Gravy (optional): 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Place in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra tenderness).
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dip into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then back into the flour for a double coating.
- Fry chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
- For the gravy (optional): Remove most of the oil, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk while whisking until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken hot with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans for the perfect country-style meal.
Notes
- For extra crisp, double-dip the chicken in flour, then egg, then flour again.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more tenderness.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) for even frying.
- Use a wire rack to drain excess oil for crisper crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Country Fried Chicken, Southern fried chicken, pan-fried chicken, crispy chicken, gravy, comfort food