Description
Try this ultimate Southern comfort with this Chicken Fried Chicken recipe, featuring tender, crispy fried chicken topped with rich, homemade gravy. Perfect for family dinners or weeknight indulgence, this dish brings classic Southern flavors to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 6–8 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups 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 egg
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Gravy:
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan (about 2–3 inches deep) to 325°F.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Fry chicken in batches, cooking for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- To make gravy, heat 1/4 cup reserved frying oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken topped with gravy.
Notes
- Thin-sliced chicken cuts cooking time and ensures even frying.
- For gravy, bacon grease or butter can be substituted for frying oil.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference for both the chicken and gravy.
