Description
Experience the comforting delight of Chicken Fried Chicken, a classic dish that’s perfect for any family gathering or weeknight dinner. This easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, flavorful batter, all topped with rich homemade gravy that takes the dish to new heights. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick prep time, you can whip up this southern favorite that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes, tangy coleslaw, or your favorite seasonal veggies for a complete meal that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again with flour.
- Fry each piece for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and prepare gravy by heating reserved oil and mixing in flour and milk until thickened.
- Serve chicken topped with gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg