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Chicken Fried Chicken

Chicken Fried Chicken is crispy, golden brown, and delicious, with buttermilk, cornstarch, onion, chicken broth, and garlic powder.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 14 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup vidalia onion , sliced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 green onions , chopped
House Seasoning
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Mix together the flour and 1 teaspoon of the House Seasoning in a small bowl.
  4. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon House Seasoning.
  5. Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish.
  6. Dredge the chicken in the buttermilk, followed by the flour.
  7. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add half of the chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook until both sides are browned, about 3 minutes per side, and then transfer to the baking sheet.
  9. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
  10. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  11. Whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup chicken broth until dissolved.
  12. To make the gravy, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet and heat over medium heat.
  13. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  14. Add the remaining chicken broth, scrape the pan drippings with a wooden spoon, raise the heat to medium-high and cook until the mixture begins to bubble, about 2 minutes.
  15. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch to incorporate.
  16. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until the mixture thickens, 4 to 5 minutes.
  17. Stir in the milk and black pepper and continue cooking over medium-high heat until thickened, about 5 minutes longer.
  18. Remove the chicken from the oven and top each piece with 4 teaspoons of the gravy.
  19. Sprinkle with the chopped green onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 14522mg (605%) Potassium 741mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 209IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 14522mg 605%
Potassium 741mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 209IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.