Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is a beloved Southern comfort dish that brings a crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy meat together in perfect harmony. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to prepare a delicious dinner in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends. The dish features a flavorful buttermilk marinade and is served with a rich homemade gravy that adds an extra layer of comfort. Perfectly paired with sides like mashed potatoes or fresh green beans, Chicken Fried Chicken will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
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 cup 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 until smooth.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then return to the flour mixture for an even coating.
- Fry coated chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- For gravy: use reserved oil to create a roux with flour; gradually add milk and season to taste.
- Serve chicken with gravy poured over top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg