Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Dip each chicken breast in buttermilk, then coat well with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- For extra crispiness, double-dip in buttermilk and flour.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg