Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a rich, creamy gravy. This dish is perfect for family gatherings, game days, or any occasion where you want to impress your loved ones. With its irresistible flavor and stunning presentation, it will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp butter (for gravy)
- 2 tbsp flour (for gravy)
- 1 cup milk (for gravy)
- salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least one hour or overnight.
- In a bowl, combine flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Dredge marinated chicken in seasoned flour until fully coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Fry chicken pieces in hot oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For gravy, melt butter in a saucepan; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg