Classic country fried chicken with tender marinated chicken breasts, crisp seasoned breading, and rich comfort food flavor.

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 ½ cups vegetable oil

2 cups buttermilk

2 large eggs, whisked

3 teaspoons salt

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup breadcrumbs

2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt

¾ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 ½ teaspoon black pepper

1. Cover each chicken breast with saran wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thick.

2. Pat chicken dry. Combine eggs, salt, and buttermilk. Marinate 1–2 hours or overnight.

3. Bring chicken to room temperature for 25–30 minutes.

4. Transfer chicken to breading mix and coat thoroughly.

5. Heat oil in skillet to 350 degrees.

6. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.

7. Set chicken on wire rack to keep crust crisp.

8. Repeat for remaining chicken and serve with mashed potatoes, cornbread, and gravy.

For extra tenderness, marinate overnight.

Use a cast iron skillet for best heat control.

Serve with chicken gravy or brown gravy.

Keywords: country fried chicken, comfort food, fried chicken breast, chicken recipe