Description

Country Fried Chicken with Gravy delivers a classic Southern comfort meal that’s both crispy and juicy, perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken breasts are seasoned, dipped in buttermilk, and coated in a seasoned flour crust that fries up golden. A simple pan‑made gravy using butter, flour, and chicken broth adds a velvety, savory finish. Serve with mashed potatoes for a hearty family dinner that’s full of flavor and texture. Pair it with corn on the cob and a fresh garden salad for crunch!!!

Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour (for gravy)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Dip in buttermilk, coat in flour.
Heat oil in skillet, fry chicken 5‑7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove chicken; melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1‑2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, whisk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve chicken topped with gravy alongside your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra crispness
let the flour‑coated chicken rest a minute before frying. Use a thermometer to keep oil at 350°F for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 110mg

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