Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken
A comforting dish of crispy fried chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Create a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then dip into eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Serve the crispy chicken hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg