The CRISPIEST Chicken Fried Chicken with Gravy

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: store-bought gravy

Mushroom gravy is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, coarse black pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together half and half and 2 eggs until smooth.

Tenderize chicken breasts with a hammer to ensure even cooking.

Coat chicken in the dry mixture, then dip in the wet mixture, and back into the dry mixture for a double coating.

Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.

Fry chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.

Prepare gravy using the grease from frying the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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