Crispy Chicken Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy Recipe
A classic Southern-style Chicken Fried Chicken recipe featuring thinly sliced chicken breasts coated in a seasoned flour batter, fried to golden perfection, and topped with a creamy homemade milk gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 6–8 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbs hot sauce
- Oil for frying (enough for a few inches deep in pan)
For the Gravy:
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cup milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large deep pan on the stove to 325°F (163°C), ensuring there are a few inches of oil for frying.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to create the seasoned flour mixture.
- Prepare Wet Mix: In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until well combined.
- Dredge Chicken: Coat each chicken breast by first dredging in the flour mixture, then dipping into the buttermilk mixture, and again coating thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken to create a thick crust.
- Fry Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken breasts into the hot oil. Fry each side for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Make Gravy: In a large pan, add 1/4 cup of the reserved frying oil and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/3 cup flour and cook for about 1 minute until absorbed.
- Finish Gravy: Gradually whisk in the 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Pour the hot gravy over individual pieces of fried chicken before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays consistent around 325°F to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust without burning.
- Use thin sliced chicken breasts for quicker cooking and better coating adhesion.
- Press the flour mixture firmly onto the chicken to ensure a thick crispy crust after frying.
- Reserve oil from frying for making authentic gravy with great flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal crispiness.
Keywords: Chicken Fried Chicken, Southern Fried Chicken, Crispy Fried Chicken, Chicken with Gravy, Comfort Food
