Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this classic Country Fried Chicken and Gravy recipe. Crispy fried chicken paired with creamy, savory gravy is a Southern favorite that’s sure to satisfy any comfort food craving.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons reserved frying oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the pounded chicken breasts in a bowl with buttermilk and hot sauce. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat marinated chicken in seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry coated chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Gravy: Prepare gravy using reserved oil, flour, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy the fried chicken with a generous helping of country gravy.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in the buttermilk and flour.
- This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or biscuits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
