Description
This Crispy Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Fried Chicken recipe delivers a crunchy, flavorful twist on classic fried chicken. Featuring tender, boneless chicken breasts coated in a spicy seasoned flour mixture and buttermilk slurry, then pan-fried to golden perfection, this dish is perfect for a satisfying homemade meal reminiscent of the iconic Bloomin’ Onion flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb. Boneless Chicken Breast (sliced and pounded)
Dry Coating
- ½ Cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour alternative)
- 2 Teaspoons Seasoned Salt
- 1½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Wet Coating
- 1 Cup Buttermilk (or plain yogurt as substitute)
- ¼ Cup Water (a splash, for buttermilk slurry)
For Frying
- 3 Tablespoons Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Flatten the Chicken: Using a rolling pin, gently flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly and crisply.
- Prepare Buttermilk Slurry: Mix the buttermilk with a splash of water in a bowl, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth slurry for dipping.
- Make Dry Coating Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to create the flavorful dry coating.
- Coat the Chicken: First, dredge the flattened chicken pieces in the dry flour mixture, then dip them into the buttermilk slurry. Repeat this coating process one more time to build up a thick, crispy crust.
- Drain Excess Coating: Place the coated chicken breasts on a wire rack to let any excess flour and buttermilk mixture fall off, preventing sogginess during frying.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the pan and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Serve: Garnish the crispy fried chicken with fresh cilantro and serve alongside your favorite blooming onion sauce for an indulgent, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute buttermilk with plain yogurt mixed with a little water if buttermilk is unavailable.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the spice level.
- Use a wire rack to drain excess coating to keep the chicken extra crispy during frying.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy chicken; the coating should sizzle on contact.
- The recipe can be customized with gluten-free flour for those avoiding gluten.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bloomin Fried Chicken, Crispy Fried Chicken, Outback Steakhouse Copycat, Pan-fried Chicken, Spicy Fried Chicken
