Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Family Crispy Chicken, featuring a golden, crunchy exterior and tender, juicy meat. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms a simple meal into a festive gathering, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this crowd-pleaser that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by soaking the boneless breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to enhance tenderness.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture after removing it from the buttermilk; ensure complete coverage for maximum crunch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg