Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy
Fried chicken with creamy gravy is a crispy, juicy, and flavorful dish. It combines seasoned chicken with a luscious gravy made from drippings, flour, and milk. Perfect for dinners, gatherings, or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken:
- 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Creamy Gravy:
- 1/4 cup pan drippings
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, coating evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- For gravy, use pan drippings and stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thick and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Pour gravy over fried chicken before serving.
Notes
- Buttermilk tenderizes the chicken and enhances flavour.
- Keep oil at medium-high heat for even frying.
- Let chicken rest on a rack, not paper towels, for crispiness.
- Stir gravy continuously to avoid lumps.
- Season gravy well for a balanced taste.