Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour to enhance tenderness.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg