Crispy Fried Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 680 grams)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder (2 g)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups or 960 ml)