Fried Chicken Breast

Here’s a recipe for preparing fried chicken breast in a simple and tasty style:

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (about 400-500g total)
• 100g flour
• 2 eggs
• 100g breadcrumbs
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Seed oil for frying (for example sunflower or peanut)

Preparation

1. Start by cleaning the chicken breasts, removing any bone or cartilage residue, and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Pound them lightly with a meat mallet to flatten them evenly; this will help them cook faster and more uniformly.
3. In a large bowl, place the flour and season it with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
5. Finally, arrange the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
6. Coat each chicken breast first in the flour, making sure to cover it completely. Then dip it in the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they adhere well for an even coating.
7. In a large, deep skillet, heat plenty of seed oil to a temperature of about 170-180 °C.
8. Fry the breaded chicken breasts until they turn golden and become crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
9. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil and serve hot.

Fun Fact

Fried chicken is a dish enjoyed in many cuisines around the world, with many regional variations. In Italy, for a more local touch, you could add chopped aromatic herbs to the eggs, such as rosemary or thyme, or a pinch of grated cheese like Parmesan to the breadcrumbs for an even more flavorful coating. And for a lighter alternative, instead of frying, you could bake the breaded chicken at 200 °C until golden, to reduce oil usage.