Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRuth Ann's RestaurantRed Rooster Recipe

Red Rooster Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

2 eggs, fried chicken, tomato gravy on biscuit

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Ingredients

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Biscuit

Tomato Gravy

Eggs

Method

Biscuit

  1. 1

    Prepare the Biscuit Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Add Milk and Form Dough

    Gradually add the milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle.

  3. 3

    Bake the Biscuits

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut out biscuits using a round cutter and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Fried Chicken

  1. 4

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 6

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture. Fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Tomato Gravy

  1. 7

    Cook the Onion and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Gravy

    Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Eggs

  1. 9

    Fry the Eggs

    In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes for sunny-side up.

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