Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Chicken
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Cracker Barrell Chicken Fried Chicken with Sawmill Gravy is a delicious and comforting southern meal.
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Ingredients
Sawmill Gravy
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Fried Chicken
- oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
Sawmill Gravy
- Melt the bacon grease in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When it melts, add the flour and cook for approximately 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant like pie dough.
- Add the milk or heavy cream, and whisk until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
Chicken Fried Chicken
- Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a deep fryer or large pot and heat the oil to 350°F.
- Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and water.
- If your chicken breasts are not uniform in size, place them between two pieces of wax paper and gently pound them with a meat pounder until they are more uniform. Then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, dip them in the buttermilk, and then dredge again in the seasoned flour.
- Deep-fry the chicken in the hot oil until done, about 7 to 8 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over while frying to make sure both sides are golden brown. Then remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a wire rack.
- To serve, place two chicken breasts onto a plate and pour some sawmill gravy on top.
Notes
- 🌡️ TEMPERATURE MATTERS: Keep oil at steady 350°F for perfectly crispy coating
- 🔨 POUND IT RIGHT: Even thickness ensures uniform cooking and tender results
- 🕒 REST & SET: Let breaded chicken rest on the rack before frying for better coating adhesion
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1054mg
(44%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1054mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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