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Southern Fried Chicken With Milk Gravy

Southern Fried Chicken With Milk Gravy prepared dish

This classic southern fried chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with a rich and creamy milk gravy. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include paprika, black pepper, additional flour, garlic powder.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 cup additional flour (for gravy)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 kg whole chicken (cut into pieces)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per side.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. In the same skillet, melt the butter and whisk in the additional flour to create a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  8. Slowly add the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps, and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
  9. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve the fried chicken hot with the milk gravy drizzled over the top.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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