Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Chicken Fried Chicken recipe! This crispy and flavorful dish features tender, thin-sliced chicken breasts coated in a spiced buttermilk batter, creating a golden-brown crust that’s irresistible. Served generously with creamy gravy, this recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner or weekend gathering centerpiece. With minimal ingredients and quick prep time, you can have a satisfying meal ready in no time. Whether paired with mashed potatoes, green beans, or served as a sandwich, this Southern-inspired dish will delight your entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbs hot sauce
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour and spices. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture and coat again in flour.
- Fry chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For gravy: Use reserved frying oil to cook flour; gradually add milk while whisking until thickened. Season to taste.
- Serve chicken topped with gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Chicken Fried Chicken (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg