Description
A cozy and comforting dish with a crispy outside and juicy inside, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ cups buttermilk (or a mix of milk and yogurt)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- ¼ cup reserved oil from frying
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (for the gravy)
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Dredge each slice of chicken in the dry flour mixture, dip in wet mixture, and coat again in the dry flour mixture.
- Fry coated chicken slices in hot oil for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel-lined plates.
- To make gravy, in a large pan, add reserved oil, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour gravy over fried chicken before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, use skinless chicken breasts or swap flours. Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: fried chicken, comfort food, family dinner, crispy chicken