Description

This Chicken Fried Chicken recipe offers a classic Southern dish that features tender, juicy chicken breasts with a perfectly seasoned, crispy coating. Paired with a rich, creamy gravy, this dish is the epitome of comfort food, bringing the warmth and flavors of the South to your table.

Ingredients

Scale

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 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 Tbs hot sauce
Oil for frying

Gravy:

1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
1/3 cup flour
2 cup milk
Salt & pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in deep fryer or large pan on stove (a few inches deep) to 325.
In large bowl whisk together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
In another bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
Dredge your chicken in the flour mixture then dip into the egg mixture than back into the flour mixture making sure to press down flour to get stuck on the steak real good.
Place chicken in pan/deep fryer and fry on each side 3-5 minutes until golden brown, remove and drain on paper towel lined plate, repeat with all chicken.
To make your gravy, in large pan add 1/4″ of oil from cooking and heat on medium-high, stir in your flour until absorbed and cook for about 1 minute.
Slowly add in your milk whisking to blend and heat until thickened then stir in salt and pepper to desired taste.
Pour gravy over individual chicken before serving.

Notes

For best results, use thin-sliced chicken breasts to ensure even cooking. Maintain the oil temperature at 325°F during frying for a crispy, golden-brown crust. If you prefer a milder flavor, feel free to adjust the seasonings and hot sauce to suit your taste. This recipe can be easily adapted for an air fryer to reduce oil content without sacrificing flavor.