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Chicken Fried Chicken

A delightful comfort food combining crispy fried chicken with rich and creamy gravy, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 6-8 pieces thin sliced chicken breasts Use thinly sliced for even cooking
  • 2 cups flour For dredging
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • enough Oil for frying Oil should cover the chicken pieces
For the Gravy
  • 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
  • 1/3 cup flour For thickening the gravy
  • 2 cups milk
  • to taste Salt & pepper For seasoning the gravy

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pan on the stove to 325°F (160°C). Use enough oil to cover the chicken pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
  4. Take each chicken piece and dredge it in the flour mixture. Then, dip it into the egg mixture, and finally, back into the flour mixture. Press down to make sure the flour sticks well.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken in the hot oil and fry each piece for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat this with all chicken pieces.
Making the Gravy
  1. In a large pan, add 1/4 inch of oil left from frying. Heat it on medium-high.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until absorbed.
  3. Slowly add in the milk while whisking to blend. Heat until the gravy thickens, then stir in salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Pour the gravy over individual chicken pieces before serving.

Notes

Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying. For extra tenderness, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before cooking. Spicing up the chicken with different seasonings in the flour mixture can enhance flavors.