Skillet Fried Chicken Breast (Lower Fat)

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"The chicken is not deep fried and is made using boneless skinless breasts which makes this a lower fat dish, also you may omit pounding the chicken but cooking time will need to be increased slightly, you may adjust seasonings to suit taste --- this is *very* good!"

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 chicken breasts

ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded only slightly, or to desired thickness)
• 30 saltine crackers (or use Ritz butter crackers)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons dry potato flakes
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (can use more)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 large egg
• 1⁄4 cup low-fat milk (can use full fat milk)
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil

directions

1. Crush the crackers in a food processor until coarse crumbs form.
2. Place the cracker crumbs in a resealable plastic bag, then add in flour, potato flakes, seasoned salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using) seal bag and shake to combine the mixture.
3. In a bowl whisk the egg then add in milk; mix/whisk to combine.
4. Pound out the chicken breasts slightly between two pieces of waxed paper (do not pound out thin).
5. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
6. Coat the chicken pieces firstly in the egg/milk mixture allowing any excess to drip off, then place into the bag with crumb mixture; shake to coat.
7. Place the chicken in hot oil and cook abou 12 minutes turning frequently until golden brown and juices run clear.

Reviews

[Lawrence]

Made this again tonight, love it. The best moist chicken fried I ever had. Love KittenCal's recipes.

 

[SloppyJoe]

After seeing Chef Shapeweaver's photo I couldn't resist! This is an EXCELLENT "fried" chicken recipe! The breasts I used were a little large so I doubled the dry coating ingredients and upped the cayenne a bit because we like the kick. I also "thinned" my breasts by slicing them in half horizontally. They came out picture perfect, really crunchy, bursting with flavor and the meat was moist and tender. This is a definite keeper. Thanks Kitten for another winner!

 

[Chef shapeweaver]

I made this recipe on 11/9/11 for the Kids/Universal Foods Event in the Food Photo Forum and most importantly mine and SO's dinner :). Except for cutting the amount of chicken from 6 to 3 breasts,the breading ingredients were made as they were written. I flattened the chicken out to about 1/3 in. thickness for more of a equal cooking time. A bit of pepper and seasoned salt were added to the egg/milk wash for an extra burst of flavor. Both my SO and myself thought that the taste was very good, very tasty coating and moist meat. This will be made again. Thank you for taking the time to post and, " Keep Smiling :) "

 

[Marsha D.]

Excellent recipe! The crust was so nice and crispy. I did half in the frying pan and half in the oven. Both turned out fantastic. Another wonderful recipe Kittencal :) Thanks for sharing the recipe.

 

[Pesto lover]

This chicken was easy to make and very tasty. I used the Ritz crackers for a better flavor. My family loved it and finished every last piece. I'll be making this often. Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe.