Hey there, breakfast lovers! ๐โโ๏ธ Can we talk about how boring regular breakfast can be sometimes? Well, honey, Iโm about to change your morning game with this absolutely divine breakfast fried chicken recipe thatโll make your taste buds dance!
Listen, I know what youโre thinking โ fried chicken for breakfast? Trust me, once you try this crispy, juicy goodness, youโll never look at breakfast the same way again. This recipe has been my familyโs secret weapon for years, and now Iโm sharing it with you (donโt tell my grandma! ๐).
Ingredients (serves 4):
โ 4 chicken breasts, butterflied
โ 2 cups buttermilk
โ 2 cups all-purpose flour
โ 1 tablespoon paprika
โ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
โ 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust if youโre spice-shy!)
โ 2 teaspoons black pepper
โ 2 teaspoons salt
โ 2 eggs
โ Vegetable oil for frying
Yโall, hereโs where the magic happens:
1. First things first, letโs marinate that chicken! Mix buttermilk with 1 teaspoon each of paprika and garlic powder in a bowl. Soak your chicken pieces overnight โ trust me, patience is key here!
1. The next morning (looking fabulous with your bed hair, Iโm sure), mix your flour with the remaining seasonings in a shallow dish.
1. Beat those eggs in another bowl like they owe you money!
1. Now for the fun part: dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, then egg, then back in flour again. This double-coating is what makes it extra crispy, darling!
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1. Heat your oil in a large skillet to 350ยฐF (if you donโt have a thermometer, drop a tiny bit of flour โ if it sizzles, youโre good to go!)
1. Carefully place your coated chicken pieces in the hot oil. Donโt overcrowd the pan โ weโre not running a chicken party here!
1. Fry for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165ยฐF.
1. Let it rest on paper towels to drain excess oil. Nobody likes greasy fingers in the morning!
Serve this bad boy with some maple syrup (yes, you heard that right!), your favorite hot sauce, or both โ I wonโt judge! Add some fresh biscuits on the side, and youโve got yourself a breakfast fit for royalty.
Pro tip: If youโre meal prepping, you can make extra and reheat it in the oven at 350ยฐF for 10-15 minutes to maintain that gorgeous crunch!
Yโall, Iโd absolutely LOVE to hear how this recipe turned out for you! Drop a comment below and share your breakfast fried chicken adventures. And donโt forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes thatโll make your family think you secretly enrolled in culinary school!
Now go forth and fry, my darlings! ๐โจ
