Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to elevate your breakfast game with this mind-blowing breakfast fried chicken recipe that’ll have your family thinking you’ve secretly become a professional chef overnight! Trust me, I’ve tested this recipe countless times (my waistline can confirm), and it’s absolutely worth getting out of bed for.
Let me tell you something – there’s nothing quite like the sound of chicken sizzling in the morning. It’s like music to my ears, and don’t even get me started on that heavenly aroma!
Here’s what you’ll need (I promise it’s worth the grocery trip):
– 8 chicken tenders or 4 chicken breasts, butterflied
– 2 cups buttermilk
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon cayenne (or more if you’re feeling spicy!)
– 2 teaspoons black pepper
– 2 teaspoons salt
– 2 eggs
– Vegetable oil for frying
Now, honey, let me walk you through this magical process:
1. First things first – the night before (I know, I know, but perfection takes planning!), marinate your chicken in buttermilk with a pinch of salt. This is the secret to that tender, juicy goodness we’re after.
1. The next morning, mix your flour with all those wonderful seasonings in a shallow dish. In another bowl, whisk those eggs like they owe you money!
1. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk (say goodbye to its milk bath!) and let the excess drip off. Now here’s where the magic happens – dredge in flour mixture, dip in egg, then back in flour again. This double-coating is what gives you that incredible crunch!
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1. Heat your oil in a large skillet to 350°F (if you don’t have a thermometer, drop a little flour in – if it sizzles, you’re good to go!)
1. Carefully place your coated chicken in the oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Don’t crowd the pan – these babies need their space!
1. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a little extra salt while hot.
Serve this up with some maple syrup (yes, really!), hot honey, or my personal favorite – warm butter and a dash of hot sauce. Add some fluffy waffles on the side if you’re feeling extra fancy!
Pro tip: If your family doesn’t come running to the kitchen when they smell this cooking, check their pulse! 😉
Listen, darlings, I’ve tried many breakfast recipes in my day, but this one? It’s a game-changer. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you want to skip your morning coffee… just kidding, let’s not get crazy here!
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Remember, cooking should be fun, and if you mess up, there’s always takeout! But with this recipe, honey, I promise you won’t need it! Now go forth and fry that chicken! 💁♀️✨
