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Crispy and golden on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, this Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food! Coated in a flavorful buttermilk batter and served with creamy homemade gravy, it’s perfect for a hearty family dinner.
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Crispy and golden on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, this Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food! Coated in a flavorful buttermilk batter and served with creamy homemade gravy, it’s perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 6–8 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Heat the Oil:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large skillet to 325°F. Add enough oil to create a depth of a few inches for frying.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3️⃣ Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
4️⃣ Dredge the Chicken:
- Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture.
- Dip it into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Return it to the flour mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick coating.
5️⃣ Fry the Chicken:
- Fry each chicken breast for 3–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6️⃣ Make the Gravy:
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of reserved frying oil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the gravy thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7️⃣ Serve:
- Pour gravy over the fried chicken before serving.
Notes
- Alternative Gravy Base: Use butter or bacon grease instead of frying oil for the gravy.
- Chicken Options: Use thin-cut chicken breasts for quicker cooking or slice regular chicken breasts in half.
- Customization: Adjust the seasoning in the flour and gravy to suit your taste preferences.
