07/02/2025
🍗 Crispy Chicken Fillet Recipe
⭐ Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if you prefer)
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch (makes it extra crispy)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil (for frying)
🔪 Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
If the fillets are thick, pound them gently to about ½ inch thickness for even cooking.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Place in a bowl and pour over the buttermilk. Marinate at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
In another dish, beat the eggs.
Bread the Chicken
Remove each piece from the marinade, let excess drip off.
Dredge in flour mixture, pressing lightly.
Dip into the beaten eggs.
Return to the flour mixture and coat well again for extra crunch.
Fry
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F / 175°C).
Fry chicken fillets 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
Place on a wire rack or paper towel to drain.
Serve
Enjoy hot with fries, coleslaw, buns, or a dipping sauce of your choice.
✅ Tips for Extra Crispy Fillet:
Double-dipping in flour + egg makes it crunchier.
Adding cornstarch helps keep the crust light.
Don’t overcrowd the pan to keep oil temperature steady.