This tender pan-fried chicken breast recipe is a classic American dish that is both easy to make and incredibly flavorful. The chicken breasts are seasoned with a blend of spices, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and then pan-fried until golden brown and cooked through. Serve these juicy and crispy chicken breasts with your favorite side dishes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking two at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Serve the tender pan-fried chicken breasts hot with your favorite side dishes or use them in sandwiches, salads, or wraps.
