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Skillet Fried Chicken Breast (Lower Fat)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 6
The chicken is not deep fried and is made using boneless skinless breasts which makes this a lower fat dish, also you may omit pounding the chicken but cooking time will need to be increased slightly, you may adjust seasonings to suit taste - this is *very* good!
Ingredients:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded only slightly, or to desired thickness)
30 saltine crackers (or use ritz butter crackers)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry potato flakes
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (can use more)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 large egg
1/4 cup low-fat milk (can use full fat milk)
1/4-1/3 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Crush the crackers in a food processor until coarse crumbs form.
2. Place the cracker crumbs in a resealable plastic bag, then add in flour, potato flakes, seasoned salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using) seal bag and shake to combine the mixture.
3. In a bowl whisk the egg then add in milk; mix/whisk to combine.
4. Pound out the chicken breasts slightly between two pieces of waxed paper (do not pound out thin).
5. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
6. Coat the chicken pieces firstly in the egg/milk mixture allowing any excess to drip off, then place into the bag with crumb mixture; shake to coat.
7. Place the chicken in hot oil and cook abou 12 minutes turning frequently until golden brown and juices run clear.
By RecipeOfHealth.com