Description
Experience the joy of summer with this crispy, juicy Summer Chicken Fried Steak. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that brings friends and family together. With its crunchy coating and tender chicken, it’s ideal for backyard barbecues or cozy dinners. Let the delightful aromas fill your kitchen as you whip up a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about ½ inch thick.
- Soak in Buttermilk: In a bowl, soak the pounded chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the Coating: In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge and Fry: Remove chicken from buttermilk; dredge in the flour mixture. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then fry each piece for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve Hot: Drain cooked chicken on paper towels or a cooling rack; serve garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg