Description
A delightful comfort food featuring crispy chicken coated in spices and smothered in rich gravy, celebrating the essence of Southern cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for the chicken coating.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until well combined.
- Take each chicken breast, dip it into the egg mixture, and coat it thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and fry for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer until it thickens into a rich gravy.
- Serve the crispy chicken with a generous drizzle of gravy on top.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double coating the chicken. Adjust spices according to taste, and serve with mashed potatoes or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern