𝘾𝒍𝙖𝒔𝙨𝒊𝙘 𝘾𝒉𝙞𝒄𝙠𝒆𝙣 𝙁𝒓𝙞𝒆𝙙 𝘾𝒉𝙞𝒄𝙠𝒆𝙣 📝 **Ingredients:** - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 1 cup all...

𝘾𝒍𝙖𝒔𝙨𝒊𝙘 𝘾𝒉𝙞𝒄𝙠𝒆𝙣 𝙁𝒓𝙞𝒆𝙙 𝘾𝒉𝙞𝒄𝙠𝒆𝙣

📝 **Ingredients:**

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil, for frying

🔔 **Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Chicken:**
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. **Set up the Breading Station:**
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- In another shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.

3. **Bread the Chicken:**
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the chicken into the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge again in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat thoroughly.

4. **Fry the Chicken:**
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts in the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5. **Serve:**
- Serve the chicken fried chicken hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, or vegetables.

Enjoy this comforting and crispy Chicken Fried Chicken, reminiscent of classic Southern flavors and perfect for a hearty meal!