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Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken

Crispy pan-fried chicken breasts coated in seasoned garlic paprika breading. Juicy inside and golden crunchy outside — perfect easy comfort dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Meal, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Homestyle, Southern
Calories: 391
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2 inch thickness.
  2. In a shallow bowl mix flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
  3. In another bowl whisk milk and egg together.
  4. Heat oil in skillet to 350°F / 175°C.
  5. Dip chicken into egg mixture.
  6. Coat in flour mixture and press firmly.
  7. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Double dredge for extra crispy coating
  • Buttermilk can replace milk for richer flavor
  • Reheat in oven to maintain crunch