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Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

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Chicken Fried Chicken is a Southern comfort dish featuring crispy fried chicken breasts with a perfectly seasoned coating. Serve with homemade gravy for added richness, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying meal.

 

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Gravy (Optional):

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  • Season the flour mixture: In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Set up the dredging station: In one bowl, whisk eggs with buttermilk. In another bowl, place the seasoned flour mixture.
  • Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  • Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
  • Fry the chicken: Fry each chicken breast for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Optional - Make the gravy: In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook until golden. Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve: Drizzle the gravy over the fried chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can make the chicken ahead and reheat in the oven to retain crispness.
  • Substitute chicken cutlets or tenderloins for faster cooking.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before cooking.

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