Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is a delightful twist on the classic fried chicken, offering a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a rich, savory gravy that brings comfort to any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a seasoned batter, making it both easy and satisfying. In just about 30 minutes, you can serve up a plateful of this Southern favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Pair it with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread to complete your comforting dinner experience.
Ingredients
- Thin sliced chicken breasts
- Flour
- Baking powder and baking soda
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then coat again with flour.
- Fry the chicken for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the gravy by heating reserved frying oil and whisking in flour until absorbed; add milk slowly while stirring until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Chicken Fried Chicken (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg