Country Fried Chicken Breast
A classic comfort food dish featuring crispy, juicy chicken breasts, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Gravy (optional, for serving)
- Mashed potatoes (for serving)
- Green beans (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Start by marinating the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the coating: Mix the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken: Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and serve: Transfer chicken to paper towels to absorb excess oil, and serve with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using bone-in chicken or customizing the seasoning. Always ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fried chicken, comfort food, Southern recipe, easy chicken dinner