Easy Fried Chicken Breast (Juicy Pan Fried)
Lock in moisture and create a golden-brown crust with this American-style pan-fried chicken breast. Using seasoned flour and precise heat control, this quick recipe yields tender chicken with a textured, smoky-herb finish. Requires 25 minutes total and no complicated prep.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (150g each), skinless and trimmed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
1 tsp smoked paprika (2g)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1g)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (30ml)
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels
Use a meat mallet to gently flatten to 1/2-inch thickness
Combine flour, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy skillet (cast-iron or stainless steel) over medium-high flame until stable at 300°F
Dredge each breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess
Place in skillet and fry undisturbed until deep golden brown, ~5 minutes per side
Reduce heat to medium and cook 2-3 minutes until fully done
Season generously with flaky sea salt immediately after cooking
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for best heat retention
Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if needed
Salt after cooking prevents the crust from dissolving
For extra juiciness, let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving
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