Country Fried Chicken
A crispy and juicy Country Fried Chicken recipe that brings back memories of home and comfort. Perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 76 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for maximum tenderness.
- Blend together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Remove excess buttermilk from marinated chicken.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with sides like mashed potatoes and gravy.
Notes
Marinate longer for more flavor. Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg