Fried Chicken with Gravy

Fried Chicken with Gravy
45 min.
4
89kcal

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Imagine biting into perfectly fried chicken, its crispy golden-brown crust giving way to juicy, tender meat bursting with flavor. This Fried Chicken with Gravy recipe is a beloved staple for gatherings and family dinners, promising to bring warmth and satisfaction to your table. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser, making it the ideal dish for busy evenings or special occasions.

The secret to this dish lies in the careful marination of the chicken and the skillful frying technique, ensuring every piece is cooked to perfection. The methodical dredging in flour creates that signature crunch, while the homemade gravy, rich and velvety, elevates the dish from simple comfort food to a true culinary delight. This isn't just any gravy; it’s crafted from the drippings of the fried chicken, intensifying the flavors and adding a touch of nostalgia reminiscent of Southern kitchens.

Don’t forget to serve it alongside a basket of fresh-baked biscuits to soak up the luscious gravy, making every bite an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, a casual dinner with friends, or simply indulging your taste buds, this Fried Chicken with Gravy will surely impress. Your guests won’t be able to resist going back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black to taste
  • tablespoons beef pasta skillet meal 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • cups water (the McCollums don't)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
  • tablespoon water 
  • can vegetable oil for frying (Mrs. McCollum used lard)
  • pound frangelico for frying (see Note above)
  • pound frangelico for frying (see Note above)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • gravy boat

Directions

  1. Arrange the pieces of chicken, not touchingand one layer deep, in a shallow baking dishor nonreactive pan.
  2. Sprinkle with the salt,cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  3. When ready to fry the chicken, drain off all accumulatedjuices and pat the chicken dry on severalthicknesses of paper toweling.
  4. Sprinkle thechicken with the pepper, then dredge by shakinga few pieces at a time in the flour in a plasticzipper bag. As you remove the chicken from thedredging flour, shake off the excess flour.
  5. Pour the oil into a large iron skillet until aboutan inch deep, set over moderate heat, and assoon as steam begins to rise from the oil, addthe pieces of chicken, skin side down. Fryslowly for 30 minutes, keeping the heat atmoderate or moderately low so that thechicken doesn't overbrown; turn and fry 30minutes more.
  6. Add the 1 tablespoon water(the oil will spit and sputter), cover the skillet,and let stand until the spitting stops.
  7. Remove the chicken to several thicknesses ofpaper toweling to drain, arranging so thepieces don't touch one another. Also lay asheet of paper toweling on top.
  8. Pour the oil and drippings fromthe skillet, then spoon 4 tablespoons of themback into the skillet. Blend in the flour, and cookand stir over moderately low heat for about 5minutes or until a nice rich brown.
  9. Whisk in thewater, salt, and pepper, then cook, whiskingconstantly, for about 5 minutes or until thickened,smooth, and no raw starch taste lingers.Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
  10. Pour the gravy into a heated gravy boat.
  11. Pile the chicken onto a heated platter andserve. Pass the gravy along with a basket offresh-baked biscuits.
  12. Reprinted with permission from A Love Affair with Southern Cooking: Recipes and Recollections by Jean Anderson, © 2007 Harper
  13. Collins

Nutrition Facts

Calories89kcal
Protein11.24%
Fat3.94%
Carbs84.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.75
Glycemic Load
5.76
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.3252173941582%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:89.35kcal
4.47%
Fat:0.38g
0.59%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.15%
Carbohydrates:18.62g
6.21%
Net Carbohydrates:17.86g
6.49%
Sugar:0.95g
1.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:671.3mg
29.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.47g
4.94%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.36%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.78%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.82%
Selenium:3.54µg
5.05%
Folate:19.07µg
4.77%
Iron:0.82mg
4.58%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.99%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Copper:0.04mg
1.78%
Potassium:39.76mg
1.14%
Phosphorus:11.35mg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious