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Easy and Crispy Chicken Fried Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
For the White Gravy
  • 1/4 cup butter or pan drippings
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  3. In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally dredge in the flour again, pressing to coat thoroughly.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken.
  2. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Drain on paper towels.
Make the Gravy
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter (or use pan drippings). Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
  3. Serve the gravy over the hot chicken. Enjoy!