Our Fried Chicken
Ingredients
1 box chicken breasts, usually 3, cut in half lengthwise
Brine:
1 cup water or buttermilk
¼ cup salt
¼ cup sugar
Several dashes of hot sauce
Crust:
2 cups flour
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups panko crumbs
Oil for frying – canola or vegetable
Directions
Pound chicken breasts to flatten a bit.
Mix brine in a large baggie. Add chicken and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Add about ½ inch of oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
Put flour on a plate and mix with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Put milk in a small bowl.
Put panko on a plate.
Remove chicken from brine a dip each piece in flour mixture, milk, and panko.
Add chicken to hot oil and fry until crispy 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Drain on paper towels and enjoy!
