Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken
Golden, crunchy chicken tenderloins deliver a savory Southern bite with Parmesan-laced bread crumbs and warm poultry spices. Each piece fries up juicy inside with a well-seasoned crust that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken pairs beautifully with coleslaw, biscuits, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large plastic bag, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake to mix.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately. Dip one piece of chicken at a time into the milk, then place it in the bag with the coating. Shake until fully coated. Place in the frying pan and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 3
Cook until the edges are browned, then flip and cook until the other side is browned. If some chicken finishes sooner, keep it on a paper towel lined plate in a warm oven so all the chicken stays warm for serving.
- Calories 1128.44 kcal High 56%
- Protein 32.25 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 58.02 g 21%
- Total Fat 88.63 g High 114%
- Saturated Fat 14.67 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.41 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 743.83 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 0.99 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 6.07 g --
- Added Sugars 1.37 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 306.88 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 170.95 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 60.46 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.1 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 1128.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Tenderloin, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1128.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken healthy?
- Flavorful Southern Fried Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 1128.44 calories and 32.25 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 743.83 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.67 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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