Country Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Country Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 quart buttermilk; 3 shallots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed; 4 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 large eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 quart buttermilk
3 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
4 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
8 large eggs, beaten

1
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic and pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 3/4 inch.
2
Whisk buttermilk, shallots, garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper in a bowl; transfer mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
3
Fill a large skillet with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.
4
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Discard the remaining marinade.
5
Sift flour, baking powder, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a shallow bowl. Press chicken breasts one at a time into flour mixture until lightly coated. Dip coated chicken into beaten eggs, then press into flour mixture again to coat; shake off excess flour.
6
Fry chicken breasts in batches in preheated oil until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and repeat with remaining chicken.

2347

kcal

Calories

170

Fat

108

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 quart buttermilk, 3 shallots, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Country Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Country Fried Chicken

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