Chicken Fried Chicken With Creamy Gravy Recipe
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 (5-ounce) chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • ¼ cup pickle brine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Oil, for frying
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Directions
  1. Pound each chicken thigh until thin.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with the salt and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper and set aside.
  3. Add the flour to a bowl and mix in the baking soda, baking powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and remaining teaspoon of ground black pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk the milk, pickle brine, egg, hot sauce, and honey together.
  5. Heat the frying oil in a large, cast iron skillet, so there is at least 1 inch of oil. Heat until it reaches 350 F.
  6. Add one chicken thigh to the flour mixture and dredge both sides.
  7. Add the dredged thigh to the egg and milk mixture and coat both sides.
  8. Add the now wet chicken back into the flour mixture, dredging both sides again.
  9. Repeat with the remaining chicken thighs.
  10. Add 2-3 breaded chicken thighs to the hot oil (whatever your pan can fit in one layer) and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. The internal temperature needs to reach 165 F.
  11. Drain the cooked chicken on paper towel lined plates or a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack. Keep warm in a 200 F oven. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  12. Remove all but 1/4 cup of oil from the pan. Heat this 1/4 cup on low heat and whisk in ⅓ cup of the remaining flour from the dredging process. Whisk until no lumps remain and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  13. Pour in the heavy cream and thin with water as needed. Make sure you are whisking as you pour. Heat until the mixture is thickened, about 3 minutes.
  14. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Pour the gravy over the fried chicken and serve immediately with your favorite sides.