Pan Fried Chicken Recipe ! Easy Chicken Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal gives a crunchy texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more cost-effective and have a longer shelf life.

Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare a dredging station with a mixture of flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off.

Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add chicken pieces to the skillet, skin side down.

Fry chicken for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.

Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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