Jul 13 2026
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Chicken-fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Village Inn
Time1h
Serves4

Smothered in savory country sausage gravy served with red skin mashed potatoes and gravy, choice of side and a buttermilk biscuit.

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Ingredients

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Chicken-Fried Chicken

Sausage Gravy

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk Biscuits

Method

Chicken-Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.

  2. 2

    Make the Breading Station

    In one bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken breast first into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture, ensuring a good coating.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sausage Gravy

  1. 5

    Cook the Sausage

    In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled.

  2. 6

    Make the Roux

    Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir well to combine. Cook for about 1 minute.

  3. 7

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

  1. 8

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and cut the red skin potatoes into quarters.

  2. 9

    Boil the Potatoes

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

  3. 10

    Mash the Potatoes

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

Buttermilk Biscuits

  1. 11

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

  2. 12

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 13

    Cut in Butter

    Add cold butter to the flour mixture and cut in using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 14

    Add Buttermilk

    Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 15

    Shape and Bake

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness, and cut out biscuits. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

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