Description
Experience the heavenly taste of homemade Country Fried Chicken, perfectly crisped and drenched in rich creamy gravy. This dish is a celebration of flavor, evoking cherished memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least one hour or overnight for best results.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add flour to remaining oil to create a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until thickened to desired consistency.
- Serve fried chicken drizzled with creamy gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg