Southern Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Homey, tasty, and satisfying. Great for a Sunday dinner. Ingredients:
1/3 cup corn oil or 1/3 cup peanut oil |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 teaspoons garlic salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 (3 lb) whole chickens, cut up |
1/2 cup flour |
2 eggs |
2 tablespoons milk |
3/4 cup breadcrumbs |
2 tablespoons corn oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/3 cup flour |
1 1/2 cups milk |
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) |
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, and pepper.
2. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish, pour marinade over chicken.
3. Cover dish, and let marinate for 30-60 minutes.
4. Dry chicken pieces on paper towels.
5. Place 1/2 cup flour in a plastic bag.
6. In a small bowl, beat together eggs and milk.
7. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
8. Place several pieces of chicken in the bag of flour and shake to coat thoroughly.
9. Remove from bag, dip each piece in egg mixture; then, roll in bread crumbs.
10. In a large frying pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil with butter, over medium heat, and brown chicken, turning frequently (20-25 minutes).
11. Remove chicken as it browns, and drain on paper towels.
12. Whisk remaining 1/3 cup flour into juices remaining in pan.
13. Reduce heat to low, and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
14. Whisk in milk and cream, and season with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
15. Cook until thickened.
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