Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Fried Chicken, a delightful dish that brings warmth to any dinner table. This crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings alike. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in no time. Serve it with creamy gravy, fluffy mashed potatoes, or vibrant roasted vegetables to create a complete dining experience everyone will love. Plus, the easy cleanup means you can enjoy your meal without the stress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thinly 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 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbs hot sauce
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour for gravy
- 2 cups milk for gravy
- Salt & pepper for gravy
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then return to the flour for a second coating.
- Fry chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- In a pan with reserved frying oil, stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute before adding milk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg