Description
Succulent chicken fried chicken showcases Southern comfort at its finest. Crispy golden breading and juicy meat create a classic dish that delights diners with rich, hearty flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gently pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until uniformly thin and approximately 1/4-inch thick.
- Create a seasoned coating mixture by blending flour with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine eggs and milk, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully dredge each chicken piece through the seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Immediately transfer floured chicken into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return chicken to seasoned flour mixture, coating comprehensively and shaking off any surplus.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until exterior turns deep golden brown.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure complete cooking.
- Transfer fried chicken onto wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil and preserve crispy texture.
- Let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow coating to set and juices to redistribute.
- Serve immediately with preferred side dishes or accompaniments.
Notes
- Achieve uniform thickness by gently pounding chicken breasts between plastic wrap for even cooking and tender meat.
- Enhance flour coating by adding extra spices like cayenne or onion powder for a personalized flavor profile that elevates the dish.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, preventing dryness while guaranteeing food safety.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs without compromising the crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg