Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, plain or Italian
- 2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cover each chicken breast with saran wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thick.
- Pat chicken dry. Combine whisked eggs, salt, and buttermilk. Marinate chicken for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Let chicken sit at room temperature 25-30 minutes before frying.
- Coat chicken in breading mix, ensuring full coverage.
- Heat oil in skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to wire cooling rack to drain excess oil. Repeat for all pieces.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Notes
- Buttermilk substitutes: ½ cup milk + 1 ½ cups sour cream, 4 tablespoons milk + enough plain yogurt to make 2 cups, 2 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice + milk to make 2 cups.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American