Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with our Chicken Fried Chicken recipe, complete with crispy coatings and rich gravy for a satisfying meal.
Fried Chicken Recipe
Experience the comfort of Fried Chicken, a crispy and tender delight that perfectly pairs with homemade country gravy. This recipe ensures succulent chicken enveloped in a golden crust, infused with a hint of spice from the hot sauce and nuanced flavors from garlic and pepper. Serve it warm for a meal that feels like a cozy embrace on any night.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- Chicken breasts, thin-cut
For the Flour Mixture
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
To Make the Buttermilk Mixture
- Buttermilk
- Hot sauce
- Egg
For Frying
- Cooking oil
For the Country Gravy
- Cooking oil (from frying the chicken, or you can use butter or bacon grease)
- All-purpose flour
- Milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Chicken
- In a pie plate or large shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and whisk until combined.
- In another pie plate or shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg until thoroughly mixed.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, coating all sides well and pressing down to adhere the flour.
- Transfer to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
- Dredge the chicken back in the flour mixture for a second coat, pressing down to get a good layer on the chicken.
- Fry the coated chicken in oil heated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 3-5 minutes on each side) until golden brown and cooked through.
For the Country Gravy
- Use about 1/4 cup of the cooking oil and heat it in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour until combined, cooking for approximately 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, to eliminate lumps and thicken the gravy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Chicken Fried Chicken with sides like:
- Mac and cheese
- Cheddar biscuits
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans
Tips and Tricks
- A deep fryer can be used instead of a skillet for frying the chicken.
- If you don’t want to use the frying oil for the gravy, you can substitute it with butter or bacon grease.
- If you don’t have thin-cut chicken breasts, you can slice a regular chicken breast in half.
- Adjust seasoning in the flour mixture and gravy according to your preference.
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Fried Chicken with delicious country gravy!
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