Description
This fried chicken recipe is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with a rich cream gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0 teaspoons paprika
- 0 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 0 cups vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg until combined.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour. Dip into the buttermilk. Dredge again in flour, pressing to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fry chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken and drain on a wire rack.
- Discard all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the skillet.
- Add butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons of seasoned flour.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until thickened to create a cream gravy.
- Season gravy with additional black pepper and serve over the fried chicken.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite spices.
- Pair with your choice of sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg