Chicken Fried Chicken

Introduction

Easy and delicious, this Chicken Fried Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dinnertime favorite that brings the whole family to the table. Made with minimal ingredients, it’s simple and comforting, featuring golden, crispy chicken breasts smothered in homemade country gravy. Perfect served with mashed potatoes, it’s a crowd-pleasing classic everyone loves.

Ingredients

• 6-8 thin sliced chicken breasts
  
  

• 2 cups flour
  
  

• 2 tsp baking powder
  
  

• 1 tsp baking soda
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• 1 tsp pepper
  
  

• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
  

• 1½ cup buttermilk
  
  

• 1 egg
  
  

• 1 tbsp hot sauce
  
  

• Oil for frying
  
  

Gravy:

• ¼ cup reserved oil from frying
  
  

• ⅓ cup flour
  
  

• 2 cups milk
  
  

• Salt and pepper to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F (a few inches deep).
   
   

2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
   
   

3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until combined.
   
   

4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
   
   

5. Dip in buttermilk mixture, then back into flour mixture, pressing to get a good coating.
   
   

6. Fry chicken 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
   
   

7. To make gravy, heat ¼ cup frying oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
   
   

8. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   

9. Serve chicken topped with gravy.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving approx.)

• Calories: 490 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 45 g
  
  

• Protein: 35 g
  
  

• Fat: 18 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 4 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 114 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 869 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 809 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugar: 7 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 304 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 3 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 235 mg
  
  

• Iron: 3 mg