Chicken Fried Chicken Classic A Crispy Delight Awaits!
Chicken Fried Chicken Classic is a crispy and delicious dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful breading, served with a rich homemade gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken: 6–8 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- Dredge Mixture: 480 g wheat flour
- Dredge Mixture: 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Dredge Mixture: 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Dredge Mixture: 1 teaspoon fine salt
- Dredge Mixture: 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Dredge Mixture: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Egg Wash: 360 ml buttermilk
- Egg Wash: 1 large egg
- Egg Wash: 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Frying: Cooking oil for deep frying
- Gravy: 60 ml reserved frying oil
- Gravy: 40 g wheat flour
- Gravy: 480 ml whole milk
- Gravy: Salt, to taste
- Gravy: Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a deep fryer or a large, deep pan with several centimetres of oil to 165°C.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk thoroughly to blend.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until homogeneous.
- Dredge chicken breasts first in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk-egg mixture, and finally coat again in the flour mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating adheres well.
- Working in batches, place coated chicken pieces into preheated oil. Fry for 3–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a large pan, heat 60 ml of reserved frying oil over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk to absorb the oil, cooking for about 1 minute until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened to desired consistency, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Portion fried chicken and top generously with homemade gravy before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to maintain crispiness.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with your choice of sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece with gravy
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg