Chicken Fried Chicken with Country Gravy
A classic comfort food featuring crispy chicken breasts topped with rich, creamy country gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thinness.
- Mix together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk into another bowl for coating the chicken.
- Dip each chicken breast in the buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on paper towels.
- Serve the chicken hot, topped with creamy white gravy if desired.
Notes
For best results, pound the chicken evenly, maintain oil temperature, and do not overcrowd the pan while frying.