Maryland Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up |
vegetable oil |
1/4 cup water |
1 tablespoon butter or margarine |
1 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a plastic or paper bag; shake to mix. Place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken in bag; shake well. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken. Reserve 2 tablespoons seasoned flour for gravy.
2. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet to 325°; add chicken. Cover, and cook 7 minutes. Turn chicken; cover, and cook an additional 7 minutes. Reduce heat; drain off oil, reserving 2 tablespoons oil and chicken in skillet. Add water to skillet; cover and continue cooking over low heat 20 minutes or until tender. Drain chicken on paper towels; transfer to a warmed serving platter
3. Add butter to pan drippings, and melt. Scrape sides of skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen browned crumbs. Gradually add reserved flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve gravy with chicken.
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