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Southern Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy

Southern Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy Recipe

Homey, tasty, and satisfying. Great for a Sunday dinner.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 1023.8 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1/3 cup corn oil or 1/3 cup peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Breaded Fried Chicken

  • 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

Gravy

  • 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)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • Place chicken in a shallow baking dish, pour marinade over chicken.
  • Cover dish, and let marinate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Dry chicken pieces on paper towels.
  • Place 1/2 cup flour in a plastic bag.
  • In a small bowl, beat together eggs and milk.
  • Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
  • Place several pieces of chicken in the bag of flour and shake to coat thoroughly.
  • Remove from bag, dip each piece in egg mixture; then, roll in bread crumbs.
  • In a large frying pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil with butter, over medium heat, and brown chicken, turning frequently (20-25 minutes).
  • Remove chicken as it browns, and drain on paper towels.
  • Whisk remaining 1/3 cup flour into juices remaining in pan.
  • Reduce heat to low, and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk and cream, and season with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook until thickened.

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Nutrition

Serving: 458gCalories: 1023.8kcalCarbohydrates: 41.6gProtein: 50.5gFat: 72gSaturated Fat: 21.7gCholesterol: 306.5mgSodium: 871.4mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 1.8g
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