Hey there, breakfast lovers! ๐ Let me tell you about my absolute favorite way to start the day โ a recipe thatโll make your taste buds do a happy dance! Today, Iโm spilling the tea on my irresistible breakfast fried chicken thatโs literally to die for.
Listen, I know what youโre thinking โ chicken for breakfast? Trust me, honey, once you try this recipe, youโll wonder why you havenโt been doing this your whole life! This isnโt your regular olโ fried chicken; itโs got that perfect crispy coating with a hint of breakfast-y flavors thatโll make your morning extra special.
Hereโs what youโll need:
โ 6 chicken tenders (because who doesnโt love tender, juicy pieces?)
โ 2 cups buttermilk
โ 2 cups all-purpose flour
โ 1 tablespoon maple syrup (the secret ingredient! ๐)
โ 1 teaspoon paprika
โ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
โ 1 tablespoon black pepper
โ 2 teaspoons salt
โ A pinch of cayenne (or more if youโre feeling spicy like me!)
โ Vegetable oil for frying
Now, letโs get cooking, girlfriend!
1. First things first, marinate those chicken tenders in buttermilk and a splash of maple syrup overnight. This is where the magic happens โ donโt skip this step! The buttermilk tenderizes the meat while the maple adds that breakfast sweetness weโre looking for.
1. In a large bowl, mix your flour with all those beautiful seasonings. Donโt be shy with the spices โ weโre not making bland chicken here!
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1. Take each tender from the buttermilk (let the excess drip off) and dredge it in your seasoned flour mixture. Double-dip if youโre feeling extra! More crunch = more fun!
1. Heat your oil to 350ยฐF in a deep skillet. Donโt have a thermometer? Drop a pinch of flour in โ if it sizzles and floats, youโre good to go!
1. Fry those babies for about 4-5 minutes per side until theyโre golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165ยฐF.
Pro tip: Place them on a wire rack after frying, not paper towels. Nobody likes soggy chicken, am I right?
Serve these bad boys with maple syrup, hot sauce, or both โ I wonโt judge! Add some fluffy waffles on the side if youโre feeling fancy, and boom! Youโve got yourself a breakfast thatโll make your family worship the ground you walk on!
Yโall, I canโt even tell you how many times this recipe has saved my morning gatherings. Itโs especially perfect for those lazy weekend brunches when you want to impress but donโt want to spend all day in the kitchen.
If you loved this recipe as much as I do, please drop a comment below! Iโd love to hear how it turned out for you. Did you add your own twist? Make it spicier? Tell me everything! And donโt forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes thatโll make your kitchen smell like heaven!
Until next time, keep cooking and stay fabulous! ๐โโ๏ธโจ
XOXO,
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P.S. If your family doesnโt finish these in one sitting (unlikely, but possible), theyโre amazing cold for lunch too! Just saying! ๐
