Grilled Or Fried Chicken Recipe
Choice of grilled or fried chicken.
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Ingredients
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Marinade for Grilled Chicken
Breading for Fried Chicken
Method
Grilled Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 3
Grill the Chicken
Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Fried Chicken
- 4
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Coat the Chicken
Dip each piece of chicken into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place coated chicken pieces in the hot oil and fry for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
