Description
A classic Southern dish featuring crispy fried chicken with a golden coating, often served with gravy and sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Oil for frying (peanut oil recommended)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and chosen spices.
- Set up a dredging station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs mixed with milk in another, and seasoned flour in a third.
- Dip each piece of chicken in flour, then egg mixture, and coat again in seasoned flour.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough.
- Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let chicken rest on a wire rack to maintain crispiness. Optionally, prepare gravy with drippings.
Notes
For extra flavor, allow chicken to rest after frying. Ensure oil temperature is right to avoid greasy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Fried Chicken, Southern Comfort Food, Fried Chicken