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Texas Roadhouse Country Fried Chicken Recipe

This Texas Roadhouse Country Fried Chicken recipe is a speedy weeknight take on the classic comfort food — crispy, juicy, flavorful, and full of Texas-style spice, made even easier with a pressure cooker for tender marinated chicken every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for flour mixture

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts around 6–8 ounces each
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup flour for coating
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup gravy optional, for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
  • Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture and press to coat well.
  • Let coated chicken rest on rack for 10–15 minutes to set the crust.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temp is 165°F (74°C).
  • Drain fried chicken on paper towels before serving. Optionally serve with gravy.

Notes

Best served hot with mashed potatoes or corn. Leftovers store well and reheat best in oven or air fryer. To keep crispy coating, avoid microwaving if possible.