Description
Chicken Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that brings family together for a satisfying meal. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a crispy, golden coating, served with a rich gravy that elevates every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this dish requires minimal ingredients and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Whether paired with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh salad, Chicken Fried Chicken is sure to delight everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large frying pan to 325°F.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
- Fry coated chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For gravy, heat reserved frying oil over medium-high heat; stir in flour until absorbed, then gradually add milk to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg