Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe
Hand breaded chicken breast topped with your choice of gravy.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Fried Chicken Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, add the buttermilk. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the flour.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken breast in the buttermilk, then in the eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with flour.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of gravy poured over the top.