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Chicken Fried Chicken

Chicken Fried Chicken

Simple and delicious homemade Chicken Fried Chicken with country gravy.  You will love how quickly this recipe comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 dash hot sauce 1-4, optional
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ tablespoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne
  • as needed oil for frying

Country Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons pan oil with brown bits or use butter
  • 2 ½ tablespoons flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

Chicken

  • In a large cast iron skillet preheat 1-inch of oil to 350°F.
  • While the oil is heating up prep the chicken.  Slightly pound out each breast until an even thickness is achieved.  Pat the chicken dry and lightly salt and pepper it on both sides.
  • In a shallow pan mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, garlic powder and chipotle powder. Mix until fully combined and set side.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the milk, eggs and a dash or two of your favorite hot sauce(optional).
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the milk mixture then press firmly in the flour mixture. Make sure to coat all sides of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in the preheated oil and cook, flipping once, until the chicken is golden brown and reads 165°F on a thermometer. Cooking just a few pieces at a time to not overcrowd the pan.
  • Place on a wire cooling rack and repeat until all of the chicken is cooked.

Country Gravy

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat add in the oil (with some of the brown bits). Now add in the flour and whisk until smooth and it just leaves a film on the bottom of the pan.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking to prevent sticking. Continue whisking until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.

Notes

  • By pounding the chicken breast out slightly, you create an even thickness that ensures the breast cooks more evenly.
  • For the best Country Gravy use some of the oil after you fry the chicken to make the roux.
  • If you don't want to use the leftover oil, you can use butter in its place.
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