Easy Fried Chicken

Steps

• 1

  Whisk together the buttermilk, garlic, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag and let marinate for 2 hours.

  
• 2

  Whisk together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and paprika in a medium bowl.

  
• 3

  In a deep skillet (or pot) heat 1-inch of canola oil over medium heat. You want it HOT before you add the chicken.
• 4

  Once the oil is hot, take the chicken out of the buttermilk mixture one piece at a time. Roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the mixture into the chicken to fully coat.

  
• 5

  Add the chicken to the hot oil carefully (you may want to use tongs). Cook for two minutes, then carefully flip. Cook for another two minutes, and then flip again. Continue this process until cooked through -- use a meat thermometer to determine doneness or simple cut into the thickest part of the breast.

  
• 6

  Remove the chicken breasts to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool slightly before serving.