Country Fried Chicken
Enjoy the comfort of homemade Country Fried Chicken with a crispy coating and tender, juicy meat, served alongside creamy gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying
- Gravy
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 120 minutes; this will keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour with your favorite seasonings—salt, pepper, garlic powder are all great choices.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; you want enough to submerge the chicken slightly.
- Take the marinated chicken out of the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, ensuring it’s fully coated to achieve that perfect crunch.
- Fry the chicken in the hot oil until it’s golden brown and cooked through, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve your crispy chicken with gravy, alongside fluffy mashed potatoes and fresh green beans for a heartwarming meal.
Notes
For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to check chicken is cooked through at 165°F. Letting the chicken rest after frying helps retain juiciness.
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