Country Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy
Country Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy is the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy, golden-breaded chicken paired with a rich, velvety gravy. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. Each bite of juicy chicken and creamy sauce promises a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and another for coated chicken.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove cooked chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour until combined.
- Gradually add chicken broth while simmering; stir in heavy cream until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking or add spices like paprika to the flour coating. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F to maintain crispiness.