Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crispy Chicken Meal Recipe. Juicy pieces of chicken are marinated, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried to golden perfection. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans for a classic and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into cutlets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
For serving:
- mashed potatoes
- steamed green beans, or your favorite sides
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken, buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat again in flour for extra crispiness.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on a wire rack and serve hot with sides.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Chicken can also be air fried or baked at 425°F until crispy and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion of chicken
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
