Description
Enjoy crispy, golden Chicken Fried Chicken in just 20 minutes! This easy recipe uses boneless chicken breasts, a flavorful breading, and a quick fry for a crunchy, juicy meal. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
Step 2: Set Up Breading Stations
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg and water.
- Pour buttermilk into a separate dish.
Step 3: Coat the Chicken
- Dip each chicken breast in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Dip into the egg mixture, then coat once more in the seasoned flour.
Step 4: Fry the Chicken
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Fry each chicken piece for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or a simple salad.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes or air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Variations:
- Spicy Version: Add extra cayenne or hot sauce to the buttermilk.
- Oven-Baked Alternative: Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: southern
Keywords: crispy chicken recipe, easy fried chicken, southern fried chicken, quick chicken dinner, comfort food recipe