Crispy Spicy Jalapeño Chicken
A flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken breast marinated in buttermilk and coated with a blend of spices and crispy jalapeños for a crunchy experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crispy jalapeños
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat enough oil in a frying pan to cover the bottom, about half an inch deep.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour mix, ensuring it’s well-covered.
- Fry each piece for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels to keep the crust crispy.
- Top with crispy jalapeños just before serving.
- Enjoy your Crispy Spicy Jalapeño Chicken!
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double-coating the chicken. Make sure the oil is at optimal temperature (around 350°F) when frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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