Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsDonnell's Kitchen & LoungeChicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

w/ Mashed potatoes & gravy & green beans

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fried Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Method

Chicken Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, place the chicken breasts and cover them with buttermilk. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In another bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the breaded chicken pieces in the skillet. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and cube the russet potatoes. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Gravy

  1. 7

    Make the Roux

    In the same skillet used for frying chicken, remove excess oil, leaving about 0.5 cups of drippings. Whisk in the flour over medium heat, cooking until it turns a light golden brown.

  2. 8

    Add Broth

    Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Cook until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Green Beans

  1. 9

    Prep the Green Beans

    Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.

  2. 10

    Cook the Green Beans

    In a pot of boiling salted water, add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and toss with butter, salt, and black pepper.

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