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Country Fried Chicken

Classic Country Fried Chicken with a crispy, golden crust and tender, juicy chicken, finished with rich, creamy peppered gravy. Ultimate Southern-style comfort food.
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4Course: Main DishCuisine: American / SouthernMethod: FryingDifficulty: Medium

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Breading
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  • For Frying
  • Vegetable or canola oil
  • For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. In one bowl, whisk eggs with milk. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour, pressing firmly.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a rack.
  5. Carefully remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons drippings.
  6. Add butter and flour, stirring to form a roux.
  7. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Serve chicken hot with gravy spooned over the top.