Skillet Fried Chicken and Gravy // All in One ❤️ Step by Step

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: half-and-half

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Half-and-half reduces calories while maintaining richness.

Prepare the dry ingredients by combining 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1/2 cup of milk until well combined.

Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure they hold the flour mixture well.

Season the chicken legs and thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.

Dust the chicken with the flour mixture, coating well, then dip it into the egg mixture lightly before placing it on a plate.

Heat 3/4 cup of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Carefully place the chicken in the skillet to sear, cooking until golden brown on one side before flipping to the other side.

Remove the chicken from the skillet once golden and place it on a rack over a plate to drain excess oil.

Pour off excess oil from the skillet, leaving 3 tablespoons in the pan, then add 3 tablespoons of butter and melt it.

Add 1/3 of a medium onion (julienned) to the skillet and sauté until slightly translucent.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of the flour used to dredge the chicken and cook until golden to create a roux.

Add 1 garlic clove (minced) and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Gradually whisk in 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth made from 2 1/2 cups of hot water and 2 1/2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon, ensuring no lumps remain.

Add milk gradually, then incorporate 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of rubbed sage, and 1/4 teaspoon of crushed rosemary into the gravy.

Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it is submerged in the gravy.

Cover the skillet and transfer it to a preheated oven at 400°F for 45 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the oven and serve the chicken and gravy hot.

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