Salt and Pepper Chicken
Crispy and juicy Salt and Pepper Chicken that elevates comfort food with its perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Prep the Coating Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In another bowl, beat eggs with 2 tablespoons of water.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip chicken breasts into the egg mixture then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the Chicken: Add the coated chicken breasts to the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Place fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better coating adherence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
