Description
A heartwarming comfort dish featuring crispy fried chicken topped with rich creamy gravy, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose 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 Tbsp hot sauce
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pan on the stove (a few inches deep) to 325°F.
- Whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- Whisk the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce together until well combined in another bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture, pressing down to adhere well.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with all chicken.
- Make the gravy by using 1/4 cup of the oil left from frying in a large pan on medium-high heat. Stir in the 1/3 cup of flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add in the milk while whisking to combine. Continue whisking until thickened, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the gravy generously over each piece of chicken just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinate chicken in buttermilk overnight for juicier results. If buttermilk is unavailable, use regular milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg