Description
Crispy Chicken Fried Chicken is a Southern classic that promises to deliver a crunch like no other. With its golden-brown exterior and mouthwatering spices, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Marinated in buttermilk for tenderness and coated in a seasoned flour mix, each bite is bursting with flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Submerge chicken breasts in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Prepare the coating: In a bowl, whisk together flour, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Coat evenly in the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place chicken into hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drain and serve: Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg