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Fried Chicken Breast

A crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside fried chicken breast that's perfect for dinner or lunch, made with simple ingredients and easy steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
For the coating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the batter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • as needed Oil for frying Use vegetable, canola, or peanut oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the flour, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to a Ziploc bag. Close the bag and shake to combine well.
  2. Place the chicken in the bag and shake to coat.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and sauces.
  4. Remove the chicken from the Ziploc bag, dip it into the egg mixture, and then place it back into the bag to coat once again.
Cooking
  1. Heat a few inches of cooking oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
  2. Add the chicken to the heated skillet and fry evenly on both sides until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
  3. Let the chicken drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before coating for better crunch. Adjust spices to your taste. Allow the chicken to rest after frying to keep it juicy. Variations include adding different spices to the flour mix or marinating the chicken in buttermilk before coating.