Southern Fried Chicken Breast with Fries and Roll

Method 6 steps

1. 01

   Mix the buttermilk, hot sauce and 1 tsp salt. Submerge the chicken and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

2. 02

   Whisk the flour with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Drizzle in 2 tbsp buttermilk and rub to form shaggy bits.

3. 03

   Lift the chicken, let excess drip off, and press firmly into the flour, turning to build a thick coat. Rest on a rack 10 minutes.

4. 04

   Heat the oil in a deep pot to 325 F. Fry the chicken 16 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally, until mahogany and 160 F in the thickest part.

5. 05

   Drain on a rack. Raise the oil to 375 F and fry the fries for 4 to 5 minutes until golden, then salt.

6. 06

   Serve each piece with a heap of fries and a warm roll.

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