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Chicken-Fried Chicken

Chicken-Fried Chicken

Delicious Chicken-Fried Chicken coated in spices and served with creamy gravy. Perfect for a comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Cooling Rack
  • whisk
  • meat mallet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Cream Gravy

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Butterfly the chicken breasts, then slice them down the center to create 2 cutlets each. Cover and pound each until about ⅓-inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture. In a separate shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
  • Set a cooling rack inside a rimmed sheet pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining spice mixture. Dip the chicken into the egg, then press both sides into the flour mixture. Transfer to the cooling rack to set for at least 15 minutes.
  • Pour 1 inch of vegetable oil into a skillet. Heat over medium-high. Cook chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, repeating as necessary.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk flour with ½ cup of stock until smooth. Once butter melts, increase heat and pour in the flour mixture. Cook, whisking until simmering. Gradually whisk in remaining stock, milk, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until thick. Adjust seasoning and keep warm.
  • Drizzle the chicken with the gravy and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken-fried chicken, Comfort Food, fried chicken, Gravy
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