Description
Chicken fried chicken is a beloved Southern classic that features a perfectly crispy, golden-brown coating encasing juicy, tender chicken. This dish is an embodiment of comfort food, ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its savory spices and satisfying crunch, each bite brings warmth and joy, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for optimal tenderness.
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350°F).
- Fry the coated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg