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Delicious Chicken Fried Chicken served with classic sides

Chicken Fried Chicken

A crispy, golden chicken fried chicken recipe with a creamy white gravy, perfect for any comfort food lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation
  • 6–8 pieces thin-sliced chicken breasts (or pound regular breasts to about 1/2-inch)
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk (sub: regular milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
  • Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
Dry Mix
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 1/3 cup extra for the gravy)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt (plus extra for seasoning)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Gravy
  • 2 cups milk (for the gravy)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pan to 325°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until smooth.
  4. Season each chicken piece lightly with extra salt and pepper.
  5. Dredge a breast in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mix, then back into the flour, pressing for a thick crust.
Cooking
  1. Fry 1–2 pieces at a time for about 3–5 minutes per side, keeping oil between 320–340°F.
  2. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels while you make the gravy.
  3. For the gravy, pour off all but about 1/4 inch of the reserved oil into a pan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1/3 cup flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk. Simmer until thickened, 3–5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve chicken topped generously with gravy.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and rice flour for the gravy. Panko mixed with flour adds extra crunch.