Easy Mexican Fried Chicken

Chicken Breast - Dinner

Great with Mexican rice and fried beans with cheese melted on top, if desired! Sort of 'On-The-Border Southern Fried Chicken'.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Mexican Fried Chicken

Ingredients

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

1 quart buttermilk

2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

In a resealable plastic bag combine the chicken buttermilk and 1 packet of taco seasoning. Seal and shake to mix together. Refrigerate and let marinate overnight.

Step 2

In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Mix flour and the other packet of taco seasoning in a shallow dish or plate. Remove chicken from refrigerator and remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade.

Step 3

Coat chicken with flour mixture and fry in skillet until cooked through and juices run clear 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Easy Mexican Fried Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 548.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.2g 80%

Carbohydrates: 59.5g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 14.9g

Fat: 14.2g 22%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 78.2mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 88.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.8mg 183%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 47%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 6%

Folate: 102.8mcg 26%

Calcium: 304.3mg 30%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 70.3mg 25%

Potassium: 721.1mg 20%

Sodium: 1628.7mg 65%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 53%

Calories From Fat: 127.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.