Chicken Fried Chicken

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Why Make This Recipe

Chicken Fried Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that brings a taste of home to your dining table. With its crispy coating and juicy chicken, it’s a favorite for family dinners and special occasions alike. Plus, making this dish is easier than you might think! With just a few steps, you can enjoy a hearty meal that everyone will love.

How to Make Chicken Fried Chicken

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
• 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• Oil for frying
• 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
• 1/3 cup flour (for gravy)
• 2 cups milk
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan on the stove to 325°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
4. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture. Press the flour onto the chicken well.
5. Place chicken in the pan or deep fryer 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.
6. To make your gravy, add 1/4 cup of reserved oil from cooking to a large pan and heat on medium-high. Stir in the flour until absorbed and cook for about 1 minute.
7. Slowly add in your milk, whisking to blend, and heat until thickened. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
8. Pour gravy over individual pieces of chicken before serving.

How to Serve Chicken Fried Chicken

Serve Chicken Fried Chicken hot on a plate with a generous helping of gravy drizzled over the top. It pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad for a complete meal. You can also offer biscuits or cornbread on the side for some added comfort.

How to Store Chicken Fried Chicken

To store leftover Chicken Fried Chicken, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 3-4 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it. Wrap individual pieces tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil or a freezer bag. Frozen, it will last for about 2-3 months.

Tips to Make Chicken Fried Chicken

• Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve that crispy crust.
• Use thinly sliced chicken breasts for even cooking and tenderness.
• Feel free to adjust the spices in the flour mixture to suit your taste.

Variation

For a spicy twist, try adding more hot sauce to the egg mixture or even try a different seasoning blend to the flour mixture.

FAQs

Can I use other cuts of chicken?
Yes, you can use thighs or drumsticks, but cooking times may vary.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
You can prepare and fry the chicken ahead of time, then reheat it in the oven at a low temperature to maintain the crispiness.

What can I serve with Chicken Fried Chicken?
Great sides include mashed potatoes, fried okra, coleslaw, or even a simple green salad to balance out the meal.

Chicken Fried Chicken

A delicious and comforting dish featuring crispy coating and juicy chicken, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 6-8 pieces thin sliced chicken breasts Use thinly sliced for even cooking and tenderness.
• 2 cups flour For the coating.
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
• 1 tsp pepper Adjust to taste.
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp hot sauce Add more for spice.
• Oil for frying oil for frying Ensure oil is hot enough before frying.

For the Gravy

• 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
• 1/3 cup flour For thickening the gravy.
• 2 cups milk Adjust consistency as desired.
• salt & pepper (to taste) Adjust according to taste.

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan on the stove to 325°F.
• 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.
• Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture. Press the flour onto the chicken well.

Cooking

• Place chicken in the pan or deep fryer 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.

Making Gravy

• To make your gravy, add 1/4 cup of reserved oil from cooking to a large pan and heat on medium-high. Stir in the flour until absorbed and cook for about 1 minute.
• Slowly add in your milk, whisking to blend, and heat until thickened. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour gravy over individual pieces of chicken before serving.

Notes

Store leftover Chicken Fried Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Consider serving with sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad.

Keyword Chicken Fried Chicken, Chicken Recipe, comfort food, Fried Chicken, Southern Cooking

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