Country Fried Chicken Breast
A crunchy, home-style chicken breast with soft meat inside, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
Marinade
- 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with lemon juice if necessary.
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
For Frying
- Vegetable oil For frying
For Serving
- Gravy For serving
- Mashed potatoes For serving
- Green beans For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Fry the chicken breasts in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Serving
- Serve the chicken hot with warm gravy poured over or on the side. Add mashed potatoes and green beans for a full plate.
Notes
For a better crust, marinate longer and keep oil at medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry after the buttermilk for better flour adherence. Chicken is done at an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).