Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delectable chicken fried chicken recipe. Crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts are tender on the inside and smothered in rich, creamy gravy. Perfect for family dinners or cozy get-togethers, this dish brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be serving up smiles in no time.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp butter (for gravy)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups chicken broth (for gravy)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together buttermilk and eggs; soak the seasoned chicken for 30 minutes.
- Combine flour with additional seasonings if desired; dredge soaked chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet; fry the coated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the gravy, melt butter in a separate pan, whisk in flour, gradually add chicken broth until thickened; season to taste.
- Serve chicken topped with gravy alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg