Chicken Fried Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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6-8 thin sliced chicken breasts
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2 cups flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 egg
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1 Tbs hot sauce
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Oil for frying
→ For the Gravy
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1/4 cup reserved oil from frying
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1/3 cup flour
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2 cup milk
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Salt & pepper
# Let's Cook!:
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Heat oil in deep fryer or large pan to 325°F, a few inches deep.
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In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
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In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
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Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, then back in flour. Press flour onto chicken to adhere well.
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Fry chicken 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel lined plate.
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Heat 1/4 cup reserved oil in large pan over medium-high. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
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Pour gravy over individual chicken pieces before serving.
# Cook's Notes:
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Can use deep fryer instead of skillet
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Can substitute butter or bacon grease for frying oil in gravy
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Regular chicken breasts can be sliced in half if thin slices unavailable
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Adjust seasonings to taste