Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Fried Chicken recipe! Each bite delivers a perfect crunch, followed by juicy, tender chicken enveloped in savory homemade gravy. This dish is ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners, guaranteed to impress your loved ones. Prepare to create something memorable that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup milk or cream (for gravy)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least one hour.
- Prepare a dredging station by combining flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and black pepper in one bowl, then pour some buttermilk into another.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, and coat evenly with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- For gravy, use drippings from the skillet; whisk in flour and milk until thickened.
- Serve with gravy and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Adjust seasoning to your taste by adding cayenne for extra spice or swapping all-purpose flour for a gluten-free alternative. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven at 350°F for approximately 15 minutes to regain crispiness.