Fried Chicken Benny Recipe
poached egg/house-made biscuit/black pepper gravy/home fries
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
House-Made Biscuit
Black Pepper Gravy
Home Fries
Poached Eggs
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
Soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in the flour mixture, and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
House-Made Biscuit
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 6
Cut in the Butter
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 7
Add Buttermilk
Stir in the buttermilk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Shape and Bake
Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to about 1 inch thick, cut into rounds, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Black Pepper Gravy
- 9
- 10
Add Milk and Season
Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in black pepper and salt, cooking until thickened.
Home Fries
- 11
Cook the Potatoes
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
Poached Eggs
- 12
Prepare Water
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer, adding vinegar.
- 13
Poach the Eggs
Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide into the simmering water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
