Chicken Fried Chicken: The Best Homemade Comfort Meal Ever
Chicken Fried Chicken is a delightful twist on the classic Southern dish, featuring crunchy, golden chicken covered in creamy gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least an hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add flour to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and cream, cooking until thickened.
- Serve the fried chicken with gravy on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add hot sauce to the buttermilk marinade.
- Try serving with a side of mashed potatoes or coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Fried Chicken, Comfort Food, Southern Cuisine