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chicken fried chicken with white gravy and mashed potatoes

Chicken Fried Chicken


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Description

Chicken fried chicken is a simple and easy Southern homestyle meal. Juicy chicken breast is coated in crispy breading and topped with a creamy white country gravy that will leave your mouth watering!


Ingredients

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  • 6 thin sliced chicken breasts, or 3 chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • oil for frying

For the gravy:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and seasonings.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix egg, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
  4. Pat the chicken dry. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then once again in the flour mixture to coat.
  5. Place the chicken in the pan and fry 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
  6. For the gravy, melt butter over medium high heat in a small saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Slowly add milk while whisking. Continue to stir until thickened, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: main course
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 492
  • Sugar: 7.3 g
  • Sodium: 1244.5 mg
  • Fat: 14.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.5 g
  • Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 41.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 159 mg