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Chicken Fried Chicken

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Crispy, golden-brown Chicken Fried Chicken is a Southern classic! This buttermilk-marinated, hand-breaded chicken breast is deep-fried to perfection and smothered in creamy country gravy. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a weekend indulgence!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Gravy:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

. Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to about ½-inch thickness.
  2. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).

2. Prepare the Breading:

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  2. In another dish, whisk eggs and milk.

3. Bread and Fry the Chicken:

  1. Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350°F).
  2. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
  3. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then back into the flour for a thick coating.
  4. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  5. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. Make the Gravy:

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring continuously until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Season with salt and black pepper.

5. Serve:

  1. Pour the creamy gravy over the crispy fried chicken and serve immediately!

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, double dip in the flour mixture.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, biscuits, or coleslaw for a full Southern meal.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add more cayenne to the flour mixture.

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