Description
Indulge in the classic Southern comfort food with this recipe for Southern Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy. Crispy, juicy fried chicken served with a luscious homemade gravy – a perfect meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fried Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Creamy Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl, pour buttermilk, salt, and pepper over. Marinate for 4 hours.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each piece in seasoned flour.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil, fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Gravy: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy the fried chicken with creamy gravy.
Notes
- Enhance marinade with cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Use pan drippings for the gravy for added richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces chicken with gravy
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
