Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is a Southern comfort dish that features crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts served with a rich, creamy country gravy. Perfectly seasoned and simple to prepare, this recipe delivers a satisfying balance of crunchy chicken and smooth gravy. Ideal for dinner or special occasions, it’s a hearty meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and marinate them in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (overnight for more flavor).
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip in the egg wash, and coat again in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.
- For the gravy, melt butter in a small saucepan, stir in flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until the gravy thickens (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the fried chicken with gravy on top.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for a juicier result.
If buttermilk is unavailable, make your own by adding 2 tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar to 2 cups of milk.
Gravy is best made fresh, but it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 500 kcal
