Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast Recipe

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Jul 21 2025

2h

Serves 4

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Make Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast in just 2h . mashed potatoes, collard greens, creamed corn, cracked pepper biscuit, sausage herb gravy

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Ingredients

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast

Preparation

Preparation and Cooking

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged in the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

2. Prepare the Coating

In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. This will be your coating for the chicken.

3. Coat the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, making sure to coat thoroughly. Shake off any excess flour.

4. Heat the Oil

In a large cast iron skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).

5. Fry the Chicken

Carefully add the coated chicken breasts to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

6. Drain and Serve

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with sides of mashed potatoes, collard greens, creamed corn, cracked pepper biscuits, and sausage herb gravy.

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