Fried Chicken Breast

Steps

1. If using chicken breasts, cut the breasts in half horizontally. Pound the chicken breasts or cutlets to ¼-inch thickness.

2. In a medium bowl or freezer bag, combine the chicken, buttermilk, egg, hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.

3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic powder, and paprika.

4. Remove chicken breasts from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and dip into the flour mixture, gently pressing into the flour. Transfer to a baking rack and let the coated chicken rest 10 minutes.

5. Pour 1-inch of oil into a large deep skillet. Heat the oil, over medium heat to 350°F. Ensure the pan is deep so the oil doesn't overflow when the chicken is added.

6. Gently place the chicken breasts into the hot oil, 2 at a time. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes and then flip over while watching that the temperature remains at 350°F. Continue cooking until the second side is browned and the internal temperature is 165°F, about 2 to 4 minutes more.

7. Transfer to a clean baking rack and immediately season with additional salt if desired.