Chicken Fried Chicken (Printable Format)
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with creamy homemade gravy. A classic comfort food made simple with minimal ingredients.
# What You'll Gather:
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6-8 thin sliced chicken breasts.
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2 cups flour.
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2 tsp baking powder.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1 tsp salt.
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1 tsp pepper.
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1 tsp garlic powder.
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1 1/2 cup buttermilk.
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1 egg.
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1 Tbs hot sauce.
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Oil for frying.
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1/4 cup reserved oil from frying for gravy.
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1/3 cup flour for gravy.
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2 cups milk for gravy.
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Salt and pepper for gravy.
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Heat oil in deep fryer or large pan to 325°F.
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Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and seasonings. In separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
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Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then egg mixture, then flour again, pressing to adhere.
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Fry 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Heat 1/4 cup oil, add flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
# Important Tips:
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Can use deep fryer instead of pan.
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Can substitute butter for oil in gravy.
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Adjust seasonings to taste.