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Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken

Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken
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This Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food—crispy, juicy, and infused with bold garlic flavor. Marinated in a seasoned buttermilk mixture and double-dredged for extra crunch, it’s finished with a luscious garlic butter drizzle. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this dish brings Southern charm with a garlicky twist.​

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic butter)​

Instructions

  1. Pound and Marinate the Chicken:
    Pound chicken to even thickness. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Prepare Breading Station:
    In one bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
  3. Bread the Chicken:
    Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge in flour mixture, dip into egg wash, then back into flour mixture. Place on a wire rack and let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Fry the Chicken:
    Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on a wire rack.
  5. Prepare Garlic Butter:
    In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve:
    Drizzle garlic butter over fried chicken and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, let the breaded chicken rest before frying.
  • If buttermilk isn’t available, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

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