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Country Fried Chicken – Classic Southern Comfort

Golden, crispy chicken with a seasoned crust and juicy center.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Coating
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian
  • 2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
For Frying
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk, eggs, salt, and cayenne.
  2. Coat chicken in seasoned flour and breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
  4. Rest briefly and serve warm.