Pan-fried chicken is an excellent choice for dinner! While fried chicken isn't as healthy as other types of chicken, you're still getting a dinner that's packed with protein. It's okay to indulge a little sometimes, especially with a dinner that tastes this good.
With this recipe, we recommend serving creamed corn. We've included a creamed corn recipe below that we think is fairly easy. But, if you're low on time or energy, canned creamed corn is always fine, too. Or, try another creamed vegetable of your choice!
When frying, always remember to exercise caution. We don't recommend letting children help with this recipe, as hot oil is very dangerous. Make sure all of your younger kids know to stay away from the stove when hot oil is involved. Older children should know to act safely around the stove when something is being fried.
If you enjoy this pan-fried chicken recipe, then you'll definitely love our other great chicken recipes. If you've grown tired of eating chicken, we have plenty of other recipes for you to fill your dinner menu with. Many of our recipes are quick and easy, which will certainly be a relief for all of the busy parents out there!
Buttermilk Pan-fried Chicken & Homemade Creamed Corn
Ingredients:
¾ cup fine dry bread crumbs
½ of a .7 ounce package dry Italian salad dressing mix (2 ½ teaspoons)
½ cup buttermilk
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 ¼ pounds)
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
Directions:
1. In a shallow dish combine bread crumbs and salad dressing mix.
2. Pour buttermilk into a small bowl.
3. Dip chicken breast halves into buttermilk, coat with the bread crumb mixture.
4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Arrange chicken in skillet so that pieces don't touch.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Cook, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once to brown evenly. Makes 4 servings.
7. While chicken is cooking prepare corn.
Homemade Creamed Corn
Ingredients:
1 cup canned corn
½ teaspoon milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled and drippings reserved
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine corn and milk; add sugar.
2. Place corn mixture and bacon drippings in a large skillet.
3. In a measuring cup, mix flour and water together; blend until smooth.
4. Add enough additional water to the measuring cup to equal 1 cup.
5. Add flour mixture to corn and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick; salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.