Chicken Fried Chicken With White Pepper Gravy Recipe
Indulge in our Chicken Fried Chicken, a Southern classic featuring succulent, hand-breaded chicken breast fried to golden perfection. Topped with a rich and creamy white pepper gravy, this dish offers a delightful balance of crispy and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to comfort food heaven. Served with a side of fluffy mashed potatoes, it's the ultimate hearty meal that warms both the heart and soul.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Fried Chicken
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Begin by flattening the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Breading Process
In one bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Dip each chicken breast first into the buttermilk mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
- 3
Frying the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Gravy
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking. Continue to cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in white pepper and salt.
- 5
Serve
Serve the fried chicken hot, drizzled with white pepper gravy.
