Description
Crispy chicken fried chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a crunchy, seasoned coating. It’s perfect for family dinners and delivers comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 inch deep)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least one hour or overnight for optimal tenderness.
- Prepare the coating: In a large bowl, mix flour, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken: Remove each piece from the buttermilk and let excess drip off. Coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high until shimmering (approximately 350°F).
- Fry the chicken: Carefully add coated chicken pieces to hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for about 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drain and serve: Remove chicken from oil and let it drain on paper towels or a wire rack before serving hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Experiment with different spices such as cayenne pepper for added heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg