Chicken Fried Chicken
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food dinner that feels homemade, nostalgic, and perfect for gathering around the table, this Chicken Fried Chicken & Gravy is exactly it. Crispy golden chicken topped with creamy Pioneer Country Gravy creates the kind of hearty, family-style meal everyone loves — especially for special occasions like Mother’s Day. The best part? It tastes completely homemade while still keeping prep simple and stress-free.
If you tried this recipe and want something similar, try my Lemon Pepper BFC, or Italian BFC.
🤔 Common Questions
The answer is absolutely yes.
I make crispy fried chicken at home all the time using nothing more than a cast iron skillet, vegetable oil, and an electric stove. You do not need a Fry Daddy, countertop fryer, or any special equipment. The biggest key is simply learning how to control the oil temperature on an electric stove.
Vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil all work well for frying chicken.
One of the most common mistakes when frying chicken on an electric stove is using heat that’s too high.
Electric burners hold heat longer than gas stoves, which means the oil temperature can continue rising even after you lower the burner.
That’s why I constantly “toggle” the heat slightly while frying.
If the oil starts bubbling too aggressively, lower the heat a bit.
If the chicken is not sizzling enough, raise the heat slightly.
Sometimes I even move from medium to medium-low during frying if the skillet gets too hot.
The key is maintaining a steady sizzle — not an aggressive boil.
For crispy fried chicken cutlets, always follow this breading order:
Seasoned flour
Egg wash
Seasoned flour again
Tips Before Cooking
- Thin chicken works best because it cooks evenly and stays tender.
- Don’t skip the double dredge — it helps create that classic crispy coating.
- Let the coated chicken rest for a few minutes before frying to help the breading stick better.
- Keep your oil temperature around 350°F so the chicken gets crispy without becoming greasy.
- Fresh cracked black pepper added to the gravy gives it an even more homemade flavor.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Ingredients
Method
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- In a second bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and hot sauce.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture first. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture again, pressing the coating into the chicken well so it gets extra crispy while frying.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottom pan to 350°F.
- Carefully fry the chicken for about 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack.
- In a saucepan, prepare the Pioneer Country Gravy according to package instructions, whisking until smooth and thick. Add extra black pepper if desired.
- Serve the crispy chicken hot with the warm gravy poured generously over the top.
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Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For best results, reheat the chicken in the oven or air fryer to help keep the coating crispy. Store gravy separately and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave before serving.
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