Description
Looking for the best crunchy chicken recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so crispy perfect for dinners or gatherings! Whether you’re after a simple meal idea or a crowd-pleasing dish, this chicken delivers every time. Great for family dinners, parties, and totally beginner-friendly. Save this easy crunchy chicken recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- Mix crushed cornflakes with flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl.
- Dip chicken in egg wash then coat with cornflake mixture, pressing to stick.
- Heat oil in skillet and fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Double-coat chicken for extra crunch.
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy version.
- Bake at 400°F as a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg