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The BEST Chicken Fried Chicken

Chicken Fried Chicken

Indulge in The BEST Chicken Fried Chicken, featuring a crispy, golden crust and juicy meat, perfect for a comforting meal. Serve it with creamy gravy for a true Southern delight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6

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 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Oil for frying

For the Gravy:

  • ¼ cup reserved oil from frying
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Heat the Oil:

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pan on the stove (about 3 inches deep) to 325°F.

Prepare the Flour Mixture:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Prepare the Buttermilk Mixture:

  • In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.

Coat the Chicken:

  • Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and return to the flour mixture. Press the flour mixture onto the chicken to ensure it sticks well.

Fry the Chicken:

  • Carefully place the chicken into the hot oil. Fry each piece for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with all chicken pieces.

Make the Gravy:

  • In a large pan, heat ¼ cup of the reserved frying oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until absorbed.
  • Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to blend, and continue heating until the gravy thickens. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

  • Pour the gravy over the fried chicken before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use a deep fryer for frying the chicken instead of a skillet.
  • If you prefer not to use frying oil for the gravy, substitute it with butter or bacon grease.
  • Thin-cut chicken breasts are typically available at the store, but you can also slice regular chicken breasts in half.
  • Adjust the seasoning in both the flour mixture and the gravy to suit your taste preferences.
Keyword Chicken Fried Chicken