Crispy Southern Classic (Printable Version)
Golden, crispy chicken with rich homemade gravy. A comforting southern favorite with just a few ingredients.
# What You'll Need:
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6-8 pieces of thinly sliced chicken breasts.
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2 teaspoons of baking soda.
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2 cups of all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
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A teaspoon of salt.
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A teaspoon of ground pepper.
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2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1 egg.
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1 1/2 cups of buttermilk.
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1 tablespoon of hot sauce.
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Oil to fry with.
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2 cups milk for the gravy.
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Salt and pepper for seasoning the gravy.
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A third of a cup of flour for the gravy.
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1/4 cup of leftover frying oil for the gravy.
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, baking soda, and all the seasonings. Separately, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg.
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Dip the chicken first in the seasoned flour mix, then the wet mixture, and again in the flour. Press it in to stick.
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Warm oil in a deep frying pot or a large skillet until it reaches 325°F.
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Cook chicken on each side for 3-5 minutes or till they've got that nice crispy golden color. Drain off the extra oil using paper towels.
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Pour leftover frying oil into a pan, add flour, and let it cook for a minute. Slowly stir in the milk while whisking till it thickens. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste at the end.
# Additional Notes:
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Using a deep fryer instead of a skillet works too.
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Swap in butter for oil in the gravy if you’d like.
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Feel free to adjust the spice and salt to your liking.