Here are 5 of our favorite fried chicken recipes, from classic pan-fried chicken to jalapeno-stuffed chicken, Greek-inspired fried chicken, and crispy chicken schnitzel.

Pan-Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 tbsp of tarragon (dried)
• 2 tbsp of salt
• 1 tbsp of ginger
• 2 tbsp of black pepper
• 1 tbsp of mustard powder
• 1 tbsp of thyme leaves (dried)
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of oregano (dried)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 8 chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Combine salt, black pepper, flour, ginger, tarragon, thyme, mustard powder, garlic powder, and oregano in a bowl and mix
2. Add the milk and egg in a bowl and whisk to combine
3. Soak the chicken in the flour mix, dip it in the egg, then in the flour again
4. Set the chicken aside for 10 minutes
5. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
6. In a pan, heat the oil over medium high heat
7. Soak the chicken in the flour mix again
8. Cook the chicken in the oil until both sides turn golden brown
9. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake it in the oven for 30 minutes
10. Serve

Jalapeno Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 packet of cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and minced)
• 4 chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs (seasoned)
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese
2. To create a pocket on each side of the chicken, make a horizontal cut
3. Fill the pocket with 1/4 cream cheese filling and use toothpicks to secure it in place
4. Coat the chicken with breadcrumbs
5. In a skillet over medium high heat, heat the oil
6. Cook the chicken, cooking each side for about 8 minutes
7. Serve

Greek Inspired Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken pieces (skinless)
• 1 juice of lemon
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 dash of cinnamon 1 dash of poultry seasoning
• 1 cup of olive oil (divided)
• 1 lemon (sliced into wedges)
• 1/2 cup of Greek olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp of black pepper
• 1 1/2 tbsp of dried oregano

Preparation

1. Combine chicken with 1/2 cup of olive oil, black pepper, oregano, salt, lemon juice, cinnamon, oregano, and poultry seasoning in a bowl to mix
2. Let the chicken soak in the mixture for 5 minutes
3. Pour 1/2 cup of olive oil in pan, place it over low heat, and deep fry the chicken for 20 minutes
4. Turn over the chicken occasionally and turn up the heat to medium high
5. Cook until each side if golden brown
6. Garnish with lemon wedges, squeeze lemon juice, and serve

Cinnamon Nuggets

Ingredients

• 4 cups of olive oil
• 4 chicken breast (boneless, skinless, and cut into small pieces)
• 2/3 cup of white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of honey

Preparation

1. Pour oil into a fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Place paper towel on the baking sheet
3. Combine milk, eggs, and honey in bowl
4. Combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon in plastic bag and shake to blend
5. Dip the chicken breast into the egg mix and then into the flour mix
6. Seal the bag to shake and coat the chicken breast with flour
7. Place the nuggets into the oil, cooking each side for 10 minutes
8. Place the nuggets on the paper towels
9. Serve

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients

• vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp of honey
• 3 tbsp of Dijon mustard
• 3 cups of breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce
• 12 chicken breast (boneless)
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of black pepper
• 1 tbsp of garlic (crushed)
• 1 lemon (sliced into wedges)

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine eggs, mustard, honey, garlic, and soy sauce
2. In another bowl, combine salt, breadcrumbs, and black pepper
3. Heat oil in a saucepan
4. Place the chicken in the egg mix
5. Coat the chicken in breadcrumbs
6. Place the chicken in the saucepan, browning each side for 4 minutes
7. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve