Best 11 Down Home Fried Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Do you crave the comforting taste of down-home fried chicken breasts, with their crispy golden crust and tender, juicy meat? If so, you're in the right place! This article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect fried chicken breasts that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and nostalgic. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, we'll provide you with all the tips, tricks, and recipes you need to make mouthwatering fried chicken breasts that will become a staple in your home. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate down-home fried chicken breasts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS



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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

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

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



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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

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups crushed herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons peanut oil

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

TENDER PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS



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First pan-fried, then baked, this will be the most tender, moist chicken you will ever try.

Provided by Alesia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg
¼ cup milk
8 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, tarragon, salt, ginger, pepper, mustard powder, thyme, garlic powder, and oregano in a shallow bowl until well blended. Beat the egg together with the milk until smooth in a bowl. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shake off excess, then dip in egg, and again in flour. Set breasts aside to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the chicken breasts in flour again, and shake off excess. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Place onto a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 120.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1842.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

DOWN HOME FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Pattywak

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken cut up into 8 pieces
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
Canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • To make the brine, whisk together the first four ingredients in a dish shallow enough to hold the chicken in a single layer. Add the chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Turn the chicken once while marinating. Pour the chicken into a colander and allow the brine to drain. Place the flour, thyme, marjoram, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and black pepper in a resealable bag. Put two to three pieces of chicken in the bag, close and shake well to coat. Remove the chicken from the flour and shake off any excess. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Place chicken on a wire rack while heating the oil. Heat 2 to 2½ inches of oil in a heavy duty cast iron skillet or other large skillet. The skillet should be large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer without touching. Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook for 7 to 9 minutes. Using tongs turn the chicken and cook for another 7 to 9 minutes. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels. Let the chicken rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

EASY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS



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I'm too lazy to fry chicken the traditional way. I've experimented with chili powder, Greek seasoning etc. in place of the paprika or poultry seasoning. Try what you like.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons paprika or 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 skin-on bone-in chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Melt Crisco in a 13" x 9" baking pan.
  • Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper in a bag.
  • Shake chicken pieces, one at a time, in bag to coat with flour mixture.
  • Place chicken skin side down in baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken.
  • Bake 30 minutes longer.

FRIED CHICKEN



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"BACK WHEN we used farm-fresh ingredients, our foods didn't need much embellishment to make them look and taste better. We always prepared our chickens the day before and cooked them simply." -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first four ingredients. With paper towels, pat chicken dry; add to bag, a few pieces at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels.,

Nutrition Facts :

DELICIOUS FRIED CHICKEN BREAST



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Better than fast food takeout, brining is the key to this tender juicy chicken, any leftovers can be stuffed in between a crusty bun topped with mayo, mustard and a leaf of lettuce, this also works well using bone-on chicken pieces but frying time will need to be adjusted --- plan ahead the chicken needs to soak in the buttermilk for 8-24 hours (24 hours is even better). Try to purchase large thick chicken breasts for this to make the slicing in half easier, use a sharp knife for slicing. I usually serve this with my recipe #149547 --- if you cannot find Old Bay seasoning, use 2 teaspoons of seasoning salt in place of regular salt --- you will *love* this fried chicken! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P1DT16m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half
1 quart buttermilk
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 -3 teaspoons garlic powder (garlic lovers use 3 teaspoons)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level)
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 teaspoons salt (you can reduce to 2 teaspoons if desired)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon celery powder
oil (for frying, do not use olive oil)

Steps:

  • Soak the chicken breasts in the buttermilk and salt for 8-24 hours.
  • When ready to make the breasts, mix all coating ingredients together, and coat each chicken breast.
  • Place oil in a 10-inch heavy-bottomed skillet up to about 1/3 of the pan.
  • Heat to about 350°F, then reduce heat a bit just before frying the breasts.
  • Cook/fry about 8 minutes per side.
  • *NOTE* reduce the heat if you find that the chicken is browning too much, careful not to over brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.5, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 255.2, Sodium 5436.1, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 15.9, Protein 100.2

DOWN HOME FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon flour
3 , large chicken breasts, , cut in halves
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
shortening for shallow frying

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper coat chicken with mixture. Dip in buttermilk coat again with flour mixture.Heat enough Crisco in deep fryer to 365°F to partially submerge chicken, about 1/2 to 1 inch of melted Crisco. Add chicken fry at correct temperature, browning all sides.Reduce to medium heat cool, uncovered, till chicken is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Turn several times. Drain.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

EASY OVEN-FINISHED FRIED CHICKEN



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Beautifully juicy, tender, and crispy chicken fillets are perfect for sandwiches, or for serving alongside your favorite sides.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Special Collection Recipes     Allrecipes Allstar Recipes     Appetizers

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
⅔ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin fillets. Place chicken in a resealable zip-top bag with buttermilk, Buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake to blend ingredients and evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Blend with a fork or whisk.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Dip chicken in the breading mixture until well and evenly coated on both sides. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Add enough oil to a large skillet so that it thickly coats the bottom; heat over medium-high heat until sizzling but not smoking. Place 2 chicken fillets in the skillet so they fit comfortably; do not overcrowd. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain chicken on paper towels and repeat, adding more oil as necessary, to fry remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
  • Finish chicken breasts in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 356.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BEST-EVER FRIED CHICKEN



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Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same. When I was growing up, my parents had a farm, and every year, Dad would hire teenage boys to help by haying time. They looked forward to coming because they knew they would be treated to some of Mom's deep fryer recipes, including this delicious fried chicken. -Lola Clifton, Vinton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 6-10 minutes on each side or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Fat 57g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS



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I recently made this recipe of Mom's for my in-laws and they told me it was the "best fried chicken ever." Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. -Genny Monchamp, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-2/3 cups crushed saltines (about 80 crackers)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then cracker mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of buttermilk and eggs to create a flavorful and crispy breading.
  • Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for a well-rounded flavor.
  • Double-coat the chicken breasts in the breading mixture to ensure a thick, golden-brown crust.
  • Fry the chicken breasts in hot oil (350°F) for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the fried chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Down-home fried chicken breasts are a classic comfort food that is sure to please everyone at your table. With a crispy, flavorful breading and juicy, tender meat, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make delicious fried chicken breasts that your family and friends will love.

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