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Cafe Style Fried Chicken

Crispy and Juicy Cafe Style Fried Chicken

4servings
45 min
Medium
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Cafe Style Fried Chicken

About this recipe

Delight in the perfect combination of crispiness and juiciness with this Cafe Style Fried Chicken. Ideal for family dinners, this recipe brings a touch of gourmet cooking to your home, using accessible ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    Butterfly and cut the chicken breasts into cutlets.

  2. 2

    Pound the cutlets to 1/3-inch thickness.

  3. 3

    Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Whisk eggs and milk in another bowl.

  5. 5

    Dip chicken in the egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.

  6. 6

    Heat oil to 375°F in a skillet.

  7. 7

    Fry chicken until golden, 7-8 minutes each side.

  8. 8

    Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Chef's tip

Consider using a mix of flour and cornstarch for extra crispiness. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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