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Easy Homemade Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food. Crispy, juicy chicken packed with flavor - better than fried chicken! The ratio of crisp golden coating to juicy chicken is higher, so you get more of that delicious crispy coating with every bite. And that is the best bit of the fried chicken! This is quick to cook and so much easier to make at home that you think! Serve it with mashed potatoes, green beans, and white gravy for an authentic southern comfort food dinner! A family favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinading Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 448 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
For the seasoned flour
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
To Cook
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Prepare the chicken
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  1. Mix the buttermilk, in a non-metallic bowl, with salt and black pepper.2 cups / 480 ml buttermilk1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper
  2. Lay your chicken breast flat on the board, then keeping your knife parallel to the chopping board, use a large sharp knife to cut sideways through the breast. Continue to cut through the chicken breast, keeping the knife flat until you have two plump fillets.Repeat with the second chicken breast.Cover the chicken with parchment paper or plastic wrap and then use the smooth side of a a meat mallet or a heavy bottomed pan, to flatten the chicken to an equal thickness. 2 large chicken breasts
  3. Add the chicken to the buttermilk and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour.
To make the coating
  1. Mix the coating ingredients together. 1 ½ cups / 300 g all-purpose flour1 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp salt1 tsp paprika½ tsp smoked paprika½ tsp cayenne pepper½ tsp onion powder½ tsp baking soda½ tsp baking powder
When you are ready to cook.
  1. Preheat oven to 230ºF/110ºC.
  2. Remove the chicken fillets from the buttermilk and whisk one egg into the buttermilk.1 egg
  3. Dip the chicken into the seasoned flour until it has a light coating. Then dredge it into the buttermilk and egg mixture. Place chicken back into the flour mixture and turn to coat fully.
  4. Place the coated chicken on a plate.
  5. Pour 1 cup of vegetable/canola oil into a large heavy-based skillet/frying pan and place over medium heat.1 cup / 250 ml vegetable oil
  6. The oil wants to be at around 340ºF/170ºC. If you have a thermometer, you can use it. If not, drop a little bit of the flour coating into the oil. It should instantly sizzle and bubble, but not burn.
  7. Cook the chicken fillets two at a time.
  8. Carefully slide the chicken into the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Only turn each fillet once; this helps to develop the crust.
  9. Drain the chicken fried chicken on a piece of kitchen paper towel and place it in the oven while you fry the next two fillets breasts.
  10. Serve immediately. (see note 1)

Notes

  • Traditional: 
  • Mashed potato, green beans, and white gravy (click for full post or see the recipe below)
  • Not a fan of white gravy:
  •  try this fantastic brown gravy!
  • Brunch: 
  • Hash brown, sunny side up egg and fried mushrooms.
  • Lunch: 
  • Stuff in a bread roll with lettuce and mayo.
  • A bit out there but so good: 
  • Serve it with a side of cheesy pasta.

  • Serve immediately with:

    Traditional: Mashed potato, green beans, and white gravy (click for full post or see the recipe below) Not a fan of white gravy: try this fantastic brown gravy! Brunch: Hash brown, sunny side up egg and fried mushrooms. Lunch: Stuff in a bread roll with lettuce and mayo. A bit out there but so good: Serve it with a side of cheesy pasta.

  • Traditional: Mashed potato, green beans, and white gravy (click for full post or see the recipe below)
  • Not a fan of white gravy: try this fantastic brown gravy!
  • Brunch: Hash brown, sunny side up egg and fried mushrooms.
  • Lunch: Stuff in a bread roll with lettuce and mayo.
  • A bit out there but so good: Serve it with a side of cheesy pasta.

Nutrition Information

Calories 448kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 609mg (25%) Potassium 498mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 748IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448

% Daily Value*

Calories 448kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 609mg 25%
Potassium 498mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 748IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.