Southern Fried Chicken Breasts Recipe
There’s nothing quite like the crispy, golden perfection of a well-made Southern Fried Chicken breast. Packed with bold flavors, this easy Southern-style recipe brings all the delicious elements of classic comfort food straight to your table. Whether you’re cooking for family or whipping up a special weekend meal, this Southern Fried Chicken Breasts recipe is sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan or deep fryer
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the chicken breasts thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- Mustard Marinade: Coat each chicken breast generously with yellow mustard. This will add flavor and ensure that the breading sticks well.
- Egg Wash: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth. Set aside.
- Flour Breading: In another shallow dish, combine the flour, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Coating Process: Roll each mustard-coated chicken breast in the egg wash, then coat it in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure it's fully covered on all sides.
- Fry: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (around 350°F), add the chicken breasts in batches, frying until the crust is golden brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Place the fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.