Description
Crispy chicken fried chicken just like your favorite diner is the ultimate comfort food that evokes warm memories of family gatherings and late-night meals. This homemade dish features tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a perfectly seasoned, golden-brown crust that delivers an irresistible crunch with every bite. Whether paired with classic sides or enjoyed solo, this easy-to-make recipe promises to transform your home-cooked meal into a nostalgic dining experience reminiscent of your favorite diner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture; ensure even coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg