Chicken Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• oil for frying

Directions

Pound the breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick.

Mix together the flour with the salt, black pepper, and cayenne and place on a plate. Whisk together the eggs with the buttermilk. Lightly sprinkle the breasts with salt and pepper then dredge each into the flour. Dip the flour-coated breasts into the eggs and then dredge in the flour again. Place the breaded chicken breasts on a sheet pan.

Heat up the oven to 200°F. In a large heavy skillet, such as a cast-iron skillet, on medium-high heat up an inch of oil to 350°F, about 5 minutes. If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the temperature by sticking a wooden spoon into the oil. If it bubbles around the spoon, it should be ready for frying.

Working in batches, gently lower each breast into the oil and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned, turning once. Drain on a paper towel and place in the oven while you fry the remaining breasts.