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chicken fried chicken

Crispy, golden Southern-style chicken fried chicken served with rich homemade country gravy. Comfort food at its finest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner, Southern
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • oil for frying
Gravy
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper more to taste
  • paprika pinch, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Whisk buttermilk and eggs in a bowl.
  3. Combine flour and seasonings in a shallow dish.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again.
  5. Fry chicken in hot oil 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Drain chicken on wire rack.
  7. Melt butter in skillet and whisk in flour to form roux.
  8. Slowly add milk, whisking until thickened.
  9. Season gravy and pour over chicken.

Notes

For extra crispiness, let breaded chicken rest 10 minutes before frying.