Description
Southern comfort soars with this crispy chicken fried chicken, promising golden-brown perfection and irresistible crunch. Hearty flavors and homestyle charm make this classic dish a soulful celebration of home cooking you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6–8 thin sliced chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoned flour mixture by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a spacious mixing vessel.
- In a separate container, whisk buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until thoroughly blended.
- Create a dredging station with the prepared flour and liquid mixtures.
- Coat each chicken piece completely by first rolling in the seasoned flour, then dipping into the buttermilk mixture, and finally returning to the flour mixture, pressing firmly to ensure a thick, even coating.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 325 degrees fahrenheit, maintaining a depth of a few inches.
- Carefully lower the coated chicken into the hot oil, frying each side for 3-5 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and repeat the process with remaining pieces.
- For the gravy, utilize the residual cooking oil from the chicken in a large pan, heating it over medium-high temperature.
- Incorporate flour into the oil, stirring until completely absorbed and cooking for approximately one minute to develop a roux.
- Gradually introduce milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps, heating until the mixture thickens.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for desired flavor profile.
- Serve individual chicken pieces with a generous drizzle of warm gravy overtop.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption.
- Pat chicken dry before breading to help coating stick better and create crispier texture.
- For extra crunch, let breaded chicken rest 10 minutes before frying to help breading adhere.
- Experiment with different hot sauces to customize heat level and flavor profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 218 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg