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Crispy golden-brown country fried chicken served with creamy mashed potatoes and rich gravy.
Alyssa

Country Fried Chicken

Country Fried Chicken is an old fashioned comfort food that's easy to make with chicken breasts and staple ingredients! Serve this with gravy and mashed potatoes for a simple dinner idea for the family.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 348
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
  • 2.5 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 0.75 teaspoons paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Cast iron preferred for frying
  • 1 Meat Tenderizer (for pounding chicken)

Method
 

  1. Cover each chicken breast with saran wrap. Use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken flat, about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Pat the chicken completely dry. Combine the whisked eggs, salt, and buttermilk. Add the chicken and marinade for 1-2 hours.
  3. Let the chicken sit out for 25-30 minutes at room temperature before frying.
  4. Transfer the marinated chicken to the breading mix and coat completely.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°. Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer to a wire cooling rack once browned and allow excess oil to drip.
  7. Repeat for all chicken breasts and serve with cornbread, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for longer will yield more tender results.