Cracker Barrel-Style Honey Garlic Pan-Fried Chicken Recipe
This Delicious Cracker Barrel Chicken recipe offers tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in buttermilk, coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture, pan-fried to a golden brown, and then simmered in a honey and chicken broth glaze that imparts a perfect balance of sweetness and savory goodness. A comforting American classic that’s easy to make and sure to melt your heart with every bite.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Cooking
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to tenderize and impart moisture.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then dredge each breast evenly in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat the Oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, ready for frying.
- Pan-Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the hot oil, cooking each side for about 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Add Broth and Honey: Pour the chicken broth and honey into the skillet with the chicken, gently mixing the liquids around the pieces.
- Simmer and Cook Through: Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low, allowing the chicken to simmer for 15 minutes. This will ensure the chicken is cooked through and infused with the sweet glaze.
Notes
- Serve this Cracker Barrel chicken with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the seasoning in the flour mixture according to your taste preferences—add a little cayenne pepper if you like some heat.
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