The Best Fried Chicken
This crispy fried chicken is very easy to make and is simply the best fried chicken recipe we have ever tried!
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds chicken breast cut into strips
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs panko or Italian style
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese sand textured
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt can adjust as desired
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (Lawry's seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning *see note
- Olive oil for frying *see note
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast into thin strips. Beat eggs in a medium sized bowl and set aside, then mix flour, parmesan, breadcrumbs and seasonings in a separate bowl.
- Working in batches, coat chicken in the flour mixture, then in egg, then flour mixture again (it works best to use one hand for dry and one for wet to reduce mess).
- Add enough olive oil to a large frying pan for an inch or two on the bottom of the pan. Over medium heat, heat the oil to around 350 degrees (Fahrenheit) or until the chicken sizzles when added to the hot oil.
- Working in batches again, fry the chicken for 5-10 minutes per side, until nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 165-180 degrees (I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check).
- Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a covered baking dish until all the batches of chicken are completed. Serve with dipping sauces if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Old Bay seasoning is an optional seasoning but highly recommended because it adds a great flavor to the fried chicken.
You can use other oils for frying the chicken such as canola oil, peanut oil or refined avocado oil, but my personal favorite is olive oil for the nice golden color it gives the chicken.
Fry the chicken over an even medium temperature to cook the chicken through without burning the outside breading.
Additional notes and step by step photos below.
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