Chicken Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy
A classic Southern comfort dish featuring crispy fried chicken served with a rich and creamy gravy, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 pieces thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying the chicken
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour for gravy
- 2 cups milk for gravy
- Salt and pepper for gravy
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Combine 2 cups of flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in one bowl.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour.
- Heat vegetable or canola oil in a large skillet to 350°F.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Pour off all but 1/4 cup of oil from the skillet and whisk in 1/3 cup of flour.
- Add 2 cups of milk while whisking to prevent lumps and cook until thickened.
Notes
Serve hot with creamy gravy. Pair with sides like mashed potatoes or biscuits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg