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Country Fried Chicken and Gravy Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-fry, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern, American

Description

This Country Fried Chicken and Gravy is a classic comfort food dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal! Tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful breading and fried until golden brown and crispy, then smothered in a creamy, savory gravy. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that’s sure to please everyone.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, to taste (for chicken)
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for breading)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup reserved frying oil (from cooking chicken)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 3 cups milk (for gravy)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for gravy)

Instructions

  1. Prep Chicken: Butterfly chicken breasts lengthwise to make them thinner. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Make Breading and Batter: In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons each of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and steak seasoning. In another dish, whisk together 1 cup milk and the egg.
  3. Bread and Fry Chicken: Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then back in the flour mixture. Heat ⅔ cup oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
  4. Make Gravy: Pour off all but ⅓ cup of the frying oil from the skillet. Add ⅓ cup flour to the oil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve: Serve the fried chicken with the gravy poured over top.

Notes

  • You can use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces if you prefer, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • If you don’t have steak seasoning, you can substitute with your favorite all-purpose seasoning blend.
  • For a richer gravy, you can use a combination of milk and heavy cream.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half with gravy
  • Calories: 700
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 50g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 35g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/country-fried-chicken-and-gravy-recipe/