Here’s a classic, crispy, and juicy Chicken Fried Chicken recipe—basically fried chicken with a delicious creamy gravy, Southern-style:
🍗 Chicken Fried Chicken
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (~1/2 inch)
- Season lightly with salt and pepper
2. Coat the chicken
- In one bowl: mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
- In another bowl: whisk egg and milk
- Dip chicken in egg mixture, then dredge in seasoned flour
- Repeat for a thicker crust if desired
3. Fry the chicken
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C)
- Drain on paper towels
4. Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter
- Stir in flour, cook 1–2 minutes until golden
- Gradually whisk in milk, cook until thickened
- Season with salt and pepper
5. Serve
- Pour gravy over fried chicken
- Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a biscuit
💡 Tips for Extra Crispy Chicken:
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches
- Keep oil temperature steady at medium heat
- For crunchy gravy, use the pan drippings from fried chicken
If you want, I can give a shortcut oven-baked version that’s almost as crispy but uses less oil.
Do you want me to do that?
