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Golden brown country fried chicken topped with creamy white gravy and black pepper in a cast iron skillet.

Country Fried Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprik a
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup buttermil k
  • 1 large eg g
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Pound the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap to an even 0.5-inch thickness.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg until combined.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in the flour. Dip into the buttermilk. Dredge again in flour, pressing to adhere.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Fry chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken and drain on a wire rack.
  • Discard all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons of seasoned flour.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until thickened to create a cream gravy.
  • Season gravy with additional black pepper and serve over the fried chicken.