Country Fried Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 50 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    808 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Country Fried Chicken

Bring all the best things about Southern cooking to your dinner table with this country fried chicken recipe! The result? Golden, crispy goodness smothered in savory homemade gravy.

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Ingredients

Servings

Buttermilk Marinade

  • 4 chicken cutlets
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper

Breading

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • vegetable oil for frying

Gravy

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

Buttermilk Marinade

  1. Add 4 chicken cutlets to a large freezer bag. Add in 2 cups buttermilk, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Shake to mix well and coat the chicken evenly. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for an hour.
  2. Heat vegetable oil for frying in a large skillet over medium-high heat, enough to cover half a filet at a time

Breading and Frying

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon cayenne.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs.
  3. One at a time, take the chicken cutlets from the marinade and allow any excess marinade to drip off. Place the cutlet into the breading mixture and dredge it evenly and generously.
  4. Take the breaded cutlet and dredge it in the egg, then back to the flour mixture for a final coating.
  5. Carefully place the breaded cutlet into the hot oil, there should be enough oil to submerge half the cutlet.
  6. Fry the cutlet for about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate while you work with the rest of the chicken.
  7. Repeat these steps with the remaining cutlets.

Make the gravy

  1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt ½ cup butter. Whisk in ½ cup all-purpose flour to create a roux.
  2. Slowly whisk in the 2 cups chicken broth, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk the gravy and continue cooking until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Serve the country fried chicken with your favorite sides and smothered in the gravy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 808kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 267mg (89%) Sodium 2721mg (113%) Potassium 1004mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1788IU (36%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 194mg (19%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 808 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 808kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 267mg 89%
Sodium 2721mg 113%
Potassium 1004mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1788IU 36%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 194mg 19%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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