Cayenne Chicken Breasts

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Cayenne Chicken Breasts offer a spicy, crispy exterior with tender meat inside, perfect for those who love bold flavors and a satisfying crunch in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb. chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • flour
  • salt
  • peanut oil
  • cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs; add buttermilk and mix well.
  2. Sprinkle cayenne pepper and salt on chicken breasts to taste.
  3. Dip chicken breasts in the egg and buttermilk mixture.
  4. Coat the chicken breasts with flour.
  5. Fry in peanut oil until tender and golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

553 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 34.3g 44% DV
Carbs 55.2g 20% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9809.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 756mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 83.3mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 553.8mcg 62% DV
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 135.3mg 10% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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