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Chicken Strips and Gravy

Cultural Context

Chicken strips and gravy are a beloved comfort food in the United States, often associated with Southern cuisine. This dish combines crispy fried chicken tenders with a rich, creamy gravy, making it a hearty meal enjoyed by families across the country. Variations exist, with some regions adding spices or serving the dish with biscuits. Today, it's a popular choice for weeknight dinners and potlucks, showcasing the simplicity and satisfaction of home-cooked meals.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 chicken breast
flour
seasoned salt
complete seasoning
black pepper
2 eggs
cooking oil
milk

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: half-and-half

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Half-and-half reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Add flour, seasoned salt, complete seasoning, and black pepper to a bag and shake to mix.

2

Set aside some seasoned flour in a dish for making gravy later.

3

Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl.

4

Cut 1 chicken breast into thin strips.

5

Dip chicken strips in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, then dip in the egg, back in the flour, back in the egg, and finally back in the flour again.

6

Preheat fryer to 360°F and ensure the basket is heated in the oil.

7

Fry the chicken strips in the fryer until golden brown.

8

In a pan set on medium heat, add cooking oil for the gravy.

9

Add the reserved seasoned flour to the oil and whisk, cooking for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.

10

Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thick, cooking for another 3-5 minutes while whisking continuously.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdredgingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

bagwhiskfryerpanbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Chicken Fried ChickenChicken Tenders with Gravy

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