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Country Fried Chicken Breast

Enjoy a deliciously crispy and juicy country fried chicken breast that's easy to make and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Marinating
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk Key for tenderizing
For Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying and Serving
  • Oil for frying
  • Gravy (optional)
  • Mashed potatoes (optional)
  • Green beans (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture.
  3. Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
Serving
  1. Serve with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Notes

Customize flavors with herbs or spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.