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Chicken Fried Chicken

Golden, crispy, Southern-style Chicken Fried Chicken topped with homemade country cream gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg large
  • vegetable oil for frying
Gravy
  • 3 tbsp pan drippings
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2-2.5 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and all spices.
  3. Whisk buttermilk and egg in another bowl.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large skillet.
  6. Fry chicken 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Drain chicken on a wire rack.
  8. Whisk flour into pan drippings to form a roux, then whisk in milk.
  9. Simmer gravy until thick, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve chicken topped with cream gravy.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, let dredged chicken rest 10 minutes before frying.