Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for bringing the family together around the dinner table. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden-brown crust, smothered in rich, creamy gravy. With just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep time, you can whip up this satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. It’s the ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without stress. Serve it up with your favorite sides for a complete and hearty dinner experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbs hot sauce
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 egg, and 1 Tbs hot sauce.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture. Dip into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
- To make gravy, add reserved oil to a large pan, stir in reserved flour over medium heat, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- Serve chicken with gravy poured over top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (120g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg