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Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken is a quick, crispy comfort food made with pounded chicken breasts coated in a garlicky, seasoned breading and pan-fried until golden.
Ready in about 35 minutes, it uses simple pantry ingredients and delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners, sandwiches, or classic comfort plates.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 391
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
  • 1 cup oil for frying or as needed

Method
 

  1. In a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, black pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs, and flour until well combined.
  2. In a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet set to about 350°F. You want it hot, but not smoking like it’s mad at you.
  4. Dip each piece of chicken into the milk and egg mixture, then dredge it in the dry coating until evenly covered.
  5. Carefully place the chicken into the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken with a slotted spatula and let it drain briefly before serving.

Notes

This is the kind of recipe that doesn’t ask you to be perfect. It just asks you to fry some chicken, trust yourself, and enjoy the crunch.