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Chicken Fried Chicken

By: Julia Pacheco
Crispy, golden, and Southern-style—this Chicken Fried Chicken is comfort food at its finest, especially with creamy gravy on top.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

Breading

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Marinade

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg

Instructions 

Marinade the chicken

  • Place the chicken breasts into a sealed gallon sized ziplock bag. Using a meat tenderizer (or rolling pin), pound it until its flattened to about 1/2 inch thick. Pat dry and set aside.
  • Whisk the marinade ingredients together, add to the chicken in a sealed bag or container. Let it sit for 1 to 2 hours or longer for better flavor. (If you don't have time to let the chicken marinade you can skip that.)
  • Once marinating is almost complete, if desired begin making mashed potatoes and gravy to go with the hot fried chicken!

Cooking

  • In a medium bowl, prepare the breading mix. Remove the chicken from the marinade, flip the chicken in the breading until completely covered, really pressing it on.
  • In a frying pan, add enough vegetable oil to cover the chicken halfway. Heat oil to about 350 degrees F before adding the chicken in.
  • Place the chicken in carefully and cook about 5 minutes per side. Place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any access grease.
  • This is enjoyed best with mashed potatoes and brown gravy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 845kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 3463mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Glory says:

    Julia, I found you when I lived in Utah. My family loves your meals and I am so thankful!
    I bought your cookbook for myself and my friend.
    Thank you for helping me bring good food to the table and giving me more confidence!

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