Country fried boneless chicken breasts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The key to making the perfect country fried boneless chicken breasts is to use a flavorful breading that will create a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to making the best country fried boneless chicken breasts, including tips for choosing the right ingredients, preparing the chicken, and cooking it to perfection.
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COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN
This is one of our favorite recipes to take along on a picnic. We like to eat the chicken cold, along with a salad and watermelon. It's a real treat!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 189mg cholesterol, Sodium 1051mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN
Classic Southern fried chicken fritter. Top with country or chicken gravy and serve with mashed potatoes, or dress it up how you please. I've been cooking this for years and never get tired of it.
Provided by visions
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Fill a large skillet with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 258 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 3111.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
SIMPLE PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a dish I came up with to serve with HeatherFeather's Red Wine & Rosemary Sauce over Linguine. This is so simple and extremely easy. I pan-fry the chicken in a skillet, then prepare the sauce in the same skillet. You might get some blackened 'stuff' in the pasta sauce - I strain it first before serving.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet or a rolling pin, to tenderize the meat and ensure uniform thickness.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken and let sit for 15 minutes or so.
- Heat a skillet over med-high heat, and add olive oil.
- When pan is sufficiently heated, sear chicken breasts over high heat.
- Allow about 2 minutes (until lightly browned) before turning to other side.
- Optional: Before serving, sprinkle grated cheese on chicken and broil for approx 5-10 mins (until cheese is melted).
- Serving suggestions: Serve this over pasta, or as chicken sandwich with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and mustard/mayo.
- Personally I love this with fried rice too.
CRISPY JUICY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a very crispy, moist, and tender chicken dish without the messy frying. The oven does a great job making that crispy coating we all love.
Provided by Judy in Delaware
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts and buttermilk into a large resealable plastic bag, knead several times to coat chicken with buttermilk, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Placed crushed herb-seasoned stuffing mix into a shallow bowl. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a separate flat dish. Beat egg with water in a bowl. Pour peanut oil into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk, and discard used buttermilk marinade. Dredge chicken breasts in seasoned flour. Dip each floured breast in egg, then press gently into stuffing mix to coat. Place coated chicken breasts into the pan with peanut oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn each chicken breast over and continue baking until chicken pieces are no longer pink inside and the coating is crisp, about 25 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1178.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN WITH WHITE GRAVY
A true Southern comfort food, legend has it that chicken fried chicken was created by German immigrants in Texas during the 19th century when they adapted the wiener schnitzel by using beef instead of veal that was then twice-breaded and fried like fried chicken. In reality, chicken fried chicken and its cousin, chicken fried steak, are more closely related to Southern fried chicken, already popular throughout the American South by the 19th century. Over the years, the chicken fried steak technique was also used on chicken breasts, pounded thin and soaked in buttermilk, resulting in crispy, tender chicken. Like its steak counterpart, chicken fried chicken should be served with a peppery white gravy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Fit cooling racks into 2 baking sheets.
- Place 1 chicken breast in a one-gallon resealable plastic bag with the seal left open (alternatively, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap). Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until it is 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce and egg in a medium bowl. Set up a dredging station by arranging the chicken, dry ingredients, wet ingredients and prepared baking sheet in an assembly line. Dredge 1 chicken breast in the dry ingredients to coat, then dip in the wet ingredients and shake off any excess. Dredge once again in the dry ingredients to coat and transfer to one of the cooling racks. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Fill a deep cast-iron skillet with 3/4 to 1 inch of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in 2 batches, fry the chicken until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Place on the second cooling rack and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
- For the gravy: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking continuously, until light brown, about 2 minutes. Pour in the milk in a steady stream while whisking. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, then the vinegar. Cook at a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the chicken fried chicken topped with the white gravy.
COUNTRY-FRIED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY
This chicken is very moist. I usually use Club crackers for this and love the buttery flavor in the coating. Leftovers (if there are any) reheat well on a baking stone in the oven. I sometimes make another version of the gravy and don't always use the soup. But, the flavor of this compliments the chicken well and is very easy to prepare. The complete meal is served with mashed potatoes, biscuits, corn and a tossed salad....dessert is usually pie!
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, using meat pounder or rolling pin; set aside.
- Combine flour and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Pour buttermilk into a second dish.
- Spread crushed crackers on a plate.
- Dredge chicken breasts, one at a time, in seasoned flour.
- Dip into buttermilk, then into crushed crackers to coat thoroughly, pressing with fingertips to adhere.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove to oven safe platter or cookie sheet (I use a baking stone); place in oven to keep warm.
- Put remaining cracker crumbs into pan and lightly brown.
- Stir mushroom soup into drippings and crumbs.
- Combine remaining buttermilk and flour; add to soup mixture.
- Add additional milk as needed.
- Bring to a boil, stirring; remove from heat.
- Serve chicken accompanied by gravy.
COUNTRY CHICKEN WITH GRAVY
Here's a lightened-up take on classic southern comfort food. This chicken gravy recipe has been a hit at our house since the first time we tried it! -Ruth Helmuth, Abbeville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in cornflake mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk, broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in chives. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUNTRY FRIED BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS
Another recipe for those who have a busy schedule, This is the most tender and tasty chicken you will ever eat and yet there is absolutely nothing to it! My kids love when I make this one. It's easy and requires very little ingredients. The seasonings I add and thats what makes it taste so yummy.
Provided by Deneece Gursky @Smokeygirlxo
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix 5 tablespoons autry chicken fry with 1/2 cup water in one bowl and add a sprinkling of each seasoning and stir.
- Pour the remaining fry mix into another bowl and add sprinkling of each seasoning to this.
- Dip meat in liquid mix and cover completely and then coat thoroughly in dry mix.
- Pan fry in oil on both sides till golden and cooked through. Make sure oil is hot when adding chicken.
- Remove to plate and best eaten while still crispy. Although leftovers are quite yummy on a kaiser roll with bacon cheese and ranch : ) You can Top chicken with your favorite white or chicken gravy but quite honestly this chicken needs no accompaniments.
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a quick and easy meal.
- Tenderize the chicken by pounding it with a meat mallet or rolling it with a rolling pin.
- Use a flavorful breading mixture that includes flour, cornmeal, spices, and herbs.
- Use butter or oil to fry the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
Country-fried boneless chicken breasts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, country-fried boneless chicken breasts are sure to please.
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