Description
A soul-satisfying fried chicken recipe with a crispy exterior and tender juicy meat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
- 1/3 cup flour for gravy
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce. Whisk until smooth.
- Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg mixture, then return it to the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil for about 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
- For gravy, heat reserved oil in a separate pan, stir in flour, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Serve fried chicken with gravy. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, let the chicken rest after frying to maintain moisture. Use fresh ingredients for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg