Southern Fried Chicken

By zhanghengshuo

6 Person

70 Minutes

0 Calories

Fried chicken may have been perfected in the South, but it is loved everywhere! Seasonings add a little something extra to this recipe, as does a rich gravy. It's so good and delicious. I assure you will love it!

Ingredients

Creamy Gravy

1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 cups Milk
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/3 cup All-purpose flour

Oil for frying
1 Broiler / fryer chicken
1/2 cup Milk
1 Egg
1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 cup All-purpose flour

Method

01

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
02

In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Drain skillet, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.
03

For gravy, in a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, thyme, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

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Southern Fried Chicken

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( By zhanghengshuo )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 25 Mins
Cook Time 45 Mins
Total Time 70 Mins

02 Ingredients

Creamy Gravy

1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream

2 1/2 cups Milk

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/3 cup All-purpose flour

Oil for frying

1 Broiler / fryer chicken

1/2 cup Milk

1 Egg

1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon Pepper

1/2 teaspoon Rubbed sage

3/4 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Paprika

1 teaspoon Onion powder

1 cup All-purpose flour

03 Method

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Drain skillet, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.

Step 3

For gravy, in a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, thyme, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

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