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Country Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Country Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy is a beloved Southern classic that features crispy, juicy chicken paired with a rich, velvety gravy. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, promising to bring warmth and satisfaction to your table. With straightforward steps and readily available ingredients, you’ll have this mouthwatering comfort food ready to serve in no time.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and additional buttermilk.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat again in flour.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F) and fry chicken until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes per side).
  5. Prepare gravy using pan drippings: add flour to create a roux, whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Serve fried chicken topped with gravy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (200g)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg