Fried Chicken Breast Recipe
House Brined and Hand Breaded Chicken Breast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Collards
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken Breast
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Country Gravy
Collards
Method
Fried Chicken Breast
- 1
Brine the Chicken
In a large bowl, mix salt and water to create a brine. Submerge chicken breasts in the brine and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry. Soak in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Dredge the soaked chicken in the flour mixture.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 5
Boil the Potatoes
Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Country Gravy
- 7
- 8
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

