Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a tender interior. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions and will have the whole family coming back for seconds. With a delightful crunch from the double-dipping technique and a rich, savory gravy that complements every bite, this recipe promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Pair it with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or coleslaw for a complete meal that everyone will love.
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
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour for gravy
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper for seasoning
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 slice in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
- Fry chicken pieces in hot oil for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For gravy, use reserved oil to cook flour and slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Chicken Fried Chicken (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg