🍗 Easy and delicious, this Chicken Fried Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinnertime recipe perfect for the whole family! With crispy, golden brown chicken and a rich, creamy gravy, this dish will become a household favorite in no time. 🍽️✨
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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 🌰
1 1/2 cups buttermilk 🥛
1 egg 🥚
1 tbsp hot sauce 🌶️
Oil for frying 🌻
For the Gravy:
1/4 cup reserved oil from frying 🌻
1/3 cup flour 🌾
2 cups milk 🥛
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
Directions:
1️⃣ Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan on the stove (a few inches deep) to 325°F.
2️⃣ Prepare Dredging Stations:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
3️⃣ Dredge Chicken:
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken to ensure it sticks well.
4️⃣ Fry Chicken:
Place chicken in the hot oil and fry on each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with all chicken breasts.
5️⃣ Make Gravy:
In a large pan, heat 1/4 cup of the reserved frying oil over medium-high heat.
Stir in flour until absorbed and cook for about 1 minute.
Slowly add milk, whisking continuously until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6️⃣ Serve:
Pour gravy over individual chicken breasts before serving.
Enjoy this comforting and delicious Chicken Fried Chicken with your favorite sides!
