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Close-up of crispy golden brown pan fried chicken pieces on a white plate.

Easy Pan Fried Chicken

A simple and quick recipe for crispy pan-fried chicken that's perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.

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