Description
A crispy outside and juicy inside classic Chicken Fried Chicken recipe served with creamy gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 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, dip into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture, pressing it on firmly.
- Fry each piece for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- To make gravy, heat 1/4 cup reserved oil, stir in 1/3 cup flour for about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk until thick, then stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour gravy over chicken before serving.
Notes
For more flavor, add paprika or cayenne to the flour mixture. For a richer gravy, use a splash of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg