Country Fried Chicken Breast
A delightful recipe for Country Fried Chicken Breast, featuring juicy meat and a crispy, golden crust, perfect for any family gathering.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Gravy (for serving)
- Mashed potatoes (for serving)
- Green beans (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each breast in the flour mix.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Drain the cooked chicken on paper towels and serve with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Notes
Ensure your oil is hot enough before adding chicken to prevent sogginess. Consider marinating the chicken overnight for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg