Chicken Fried Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken with a crispy, golden crust, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
Coating Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder For a fluffy crust
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda For browning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Buttermilk For soaking
- 1 large Egg For the buttermilk mixture
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce Optional for extra flavor
Frying Ingredients
- Oil as needed For frying (like vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about half an inch and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, mix together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
Dredging
- Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, dip it into the buttermilk mixture, and then return to the flour for a second coating.
- Shake off any excess flour to avoid clumping.
Frying
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat to 325°F.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces, frying for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the cooked chicken on paper towels.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in buttermilk overnight for added flavor. Keep an eye on the oil temperature to avoid soggy chicken or burnt coating. Let fried chicken rest after cooking to maintain juiciness.