Looking For The Perfect Comfort Dinner? Chicken Fried Chicken YES!!

 

No time for making fried chicken, but in the mood for that good 'ole comfort dinner.  This dinner is just the ticket.  Whip up some mashed potatoes and fresh green beans and serve it with Chicken Fried Chicken topped with country gravy.  

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp butter

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 egg

1/4 cup water

2 lbs chicken breasts sliced into 1/2" thick cutlets

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, onion powder, paprika cayenne pepper.  Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate bowl whisk the egg and water together.

Season the cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.  Allow to sit for five minutes.

In a large nonstick skillet heat the olive oil and better over medium heat until melted.  

Dredge one cutlet in the flour mixture, then the egg and then back in the flour mixture to coat.

Add the chicken to the skillet.  Repeat with remaining cutlets.  Add more oil if needed.  Cook the chicken for 2 - 3 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.  Flip the chicken and continue cooking for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.  Transfer the chicken to lined plate until ready to serve.  

Serve topped with country gravy.  The recipe is found on this blog.

Only cooking for two these days?  This recipe is easily cut in half to serve two rather than the whole family.