Delicious Fried Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 -3 teaspoons garlic powder (garlic lovers use 3 teaspoons)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 teaspoons salt (you can reduce to 2 teaspoons if desired)
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon celery powder
• oil (for frying, do not use olive oil)

Instructions

1. Soak the chicken breasts in the buttermilk and salt for 8-24 hours.
2. When ready to make the breasts, mix all coating ingredients together, and coat each chicken breast.
3. Place oil in a 10-inch heavy-bottomed skillet up to about 1/3 of the pan.
4. Heat to about 350°F, then reduce heat a bit just before frying the breasts.
5. Cook/fry about 8 minutes per side.
6. NOTE reduce the heat if you find that the chicken is browning too much, careful not to over brown.