Crispy Chicken Fried Chicken with Homemade Gravy Recipe
This classic Chicken Fried Chicken recipe features tender, thin-sliced chicken breasts coated in a seasoned flour batter and fried until golden brown. Served with a creamy homemade white gravy made from the frying drippings and milk, this Southern comfort dish is perfect for a hearty, satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 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 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbs hot sauce
- Oil for frying (enough to fill a few inches in the pan or deep fryer)
Gravy
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cup milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan on the stove to 325°F (about a few inches deep) to ensure proper frying temperature for the chicken.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. This seasoned flour will create a crispy coating on the chicken.
- Prepare wet mixture: In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce to create a flavorful dip that adds moisture and a slight tang to the chicken coating.
- Dredge the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back again into the flour mixture. Press the flour onto the chicken well to ensure a thick, crispy crust.
- Fry the chicken: Place the coated chicken pieces carefully into the hot oil and fry each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Make the gravy base: In a large pan, add 1/4 cup of the reserved oil from frying and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/3 cup of flour and cook for about 1 minute until absorbed and slightly toasted.
- Add milk and thicken the gravy: Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously to blend and prevent lumps. Heat until the gravy thickens to desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Pour the creamy white gravy over each piece of fried chicken and serve immediately for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays around 325°F for crisp, evenly cooked chicken.
- Pressing the flour firmly onto the chicken ensures a thick, crunchy crust.
- You can adjust the hot sauce amount for spice preference.
- Use buttermilk for tenderizing and flavor; regular milk can be substituted but yields a less tender chicken.
- Rest the fried chicken on paper towels to drain excess oil for a less greasy finish.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
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