Description
Country Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy is a heartwarming Southern classic that combines crispy, juicy chicken with a rich, velvety gravy. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, delivering comfort in every bite. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat each chicken breast in the egg mixture and then dredge it in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry chicken until golden brown (5 minutes per side) and drain on paper towels.
- For the gravy, melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour until golden brown. Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream while whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg