Description
Indulge in the crispy, savory delight of homemade chicken fried chicken that brings comfort and joy to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Hot sauce and honey (for sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Set up a dredging station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs (optional), and breadcrumbs (if desired).
- Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip in egg before returning to the flour for extra crunch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry each piece for approximately 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg