Ultimate Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken with a juicy interior, served with creamy gravy.
Equipment
- deep fryer or large pan for frying chicken
- Whisk to mix ingredients
- Large Bowl for mixing
- Paper Towels for draining chicken
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounce thin sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbs hot sauce add more for extra heat
- 0.25 cup reserved oil from frying
- 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan on the stove to 325°F (165°C).
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more hot sauce to the buttermilk mixture. Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a classic Southern meal.