fried seasoned chicken breasts

Here’s a simple, juicy fried seasoned chicken breast recipe 🍗✨
(Crispy outside, tender inside)

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• Optional: pinch of cayenne or Italian seasoning

• ½ cup flour (for dredging)

• 2–3 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)

• Optional: 1 tablespoon butter for flavor

Instructions

1. Prep the chicken

   • Pat chicken breasts dry.

   • If thick, gently pound to even thickness (helps them cook evenly).

2. Season

   • Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and any extras you like.

3. Dredge

   • Lightly coat chicken in flour, shaking off excess.

4. Heat pan

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

5. Fry

   • Add chicken to the pan.

   • Cook 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

   • Add butter during the last minute and spoon it over the chicken for extra flavor.

6. Rest & serve

   • Remove from pan and let rest 3 minutes before slicing.

Tips for best results

• Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.

• Medium heat keeps the chicken juicy without burning the coating.

• Serve with mashed potatoes, salad, rice, or veggies.

If you want, I can also give you a crispy southern-style version or a quick air fryer version