Ah! You’re talking about Chicken Fried Chicken—basically chicken prepared like a country-style fried steak: breaded, fried, and often served with creamy gravy. Here’s a classic recipe:
Chicken Fried Chicken
Ingredients (for 2–4 servings):
- 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons pan drippings or butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prep the chicken: Flatten each chicken breast slightly with a meat mallet for even cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the breading:
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne.
- In another dish, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each breast into the egg mixture, then dredge in seasoned flour. For extra crunch, repeat the egg + flour step.
- Fry the chicken:
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken 4–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Make the gravy:
- Pour off most oil, leaving 2 tbsp in the pan.
- Stir in 2 tbsp flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, season with salt and pepper, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Pour gravy over chicken fried chicken and enjoy with mashed potatoes or green beans for a true comfort-food meal.
If you want, I can give a crispy oven-baked version that’s lighter but still super crunchy. Do you want me to do that?
