Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Celtic FoxGrandma’s Old School Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Grandma’s Old School Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Celtic Fox
Time1h
Serves4

breaded boneless chicken breast, mashed potatoes, white peppered gravy, choice of vegetable

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fried Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

White Peppered Gravy

Choice of Vegetable

Method

Chicken Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Bread the Chicken

    In a separate bowl, place flour. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in flour, coating well.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 4

    Cook the Potatoes

    Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mash the Potatoes

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

White Peppered Gravy

  1. 6

    Make the Roux

    In the same skillet used for frying chicken, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Gravy

    Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in salt, white pepper, and black pepper. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Vegetable

  1. 8

    Prepare the Green Beans

    Steam or sauté green beans until tender but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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