Chicken Fried Chicken
Crispy, golden chicken fried chicken topped with creamy Pioneer Country Gravy for the ultimate comforting homemade-style meal. This easy Southern-inspired recipe is packed with flavor, perfectly crunchy, and simple enough for busy families while still feeling special enough for Mother’s Day dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- Thin chicken breasts or chicken breasts pounded thin
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Gravy
- 1 packet Pioneer Country Gravy
- Water according to package instructions
- Optional: extra black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dredging Station
- 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.
Step 2: Coat the Chicken
- 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.
Step 3: Fry the Chicken
- 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.
Step 4: Make the Gravy
- In a saucepan, prepare the Pioneer Country Gravy according to package instructions, whisking until smooth and thick. Add extra black pepper if desired.
Step 5: Serve
- Serve the crispy chicken hot with the warm gravy poured generously over the top.
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