Best 18 Country Fried Chicken Recipes

CAJUN COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine milk and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, lemon pepper, garlic salt and remaining Cajun seasoning. Drain chicken and discard milk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture and turn to coat. , In a skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 7-8 minutes.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic and pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 3/4 inch.
• Whisk buttermilk, shallots, garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper in a bowl; transfer mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Fill a large skillet with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Sift flour, baking powder, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a shallow bowl. Press chicken breasts one at a time into flour mixture until lightly coated. Dip coated chicken into beaten eggs, then press into flour mixture again to coat; shake off excess flour.
• Fry chicken breasts in batches in preheated oil until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and repeat with remaining chicken.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. ,

CHARLES' COUNTRY PAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder. Cover or seal and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
• Pour 1/2 to 1 inch of oil into a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet and heat until a pinch of flour sizzles upon contact (about 360 degrees F). Set a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs. Place the flour in a separate bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg wash, drain off the excess, then dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess.
• Working in batches, place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and fry for 3 minutes without moving. Continue to fry, turning the chicken every 1 to 2 minutes to ensure even browning and cooking, until the chicken is cooked through, 11 to 15 minutes. Drain on the rack and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

COUNTRY-FRIED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, using meat pounder or rolling pin; set aside.
• Combine flour and pepper in a shallow dish.
• Pour buttermilk into a second dish.
• Spread crushed crackers on a plate.
• Dredge chicken breasts, one at a time, in seasoned flour.
• Dip into buttermilk, then into crushed crackers to coat thoroughly, pressing with fingertips to adhere.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove to oven safe platter or cookie sheet (I use a baking stone); place in oven to keep warm.
• Put remaining cracker crumbs into pan and lightly brown.
• Stir mushroom soup into drippings and crumbs.
• Combine remaining buttermilk and flour; add to soup mixture.
• Add additional milk as needed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring; remove from heat.
• Serve chicken accompanied by gravy.

CHICKEN (COUNTRY) FRIED STEAK AND WHITE GRAVY (BOBBY FLAY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Cut the steak into 4 equal portions.
• Place the buttermilk in a medium baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl and divide between 2 baking dishes.
• Dredge the pieces a few at a time in the flour mixture and pat off excess, then dip in the buttermilk and allow excess to drain off. Dredge in the second dish of flour and pat off the excess. Put the chicken pieces on a baking rack set over a baking sheet while the oil heats.
• Place 1-inch of oil in a large cast iron skillet until it reaches 350 degrees F on a thermometer. Add the steak, 2 pieces at a time and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining meat. Transfer the meat to a rack set on a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy.
• Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan, leaving the crunchy pieces from the breading. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Return the pan to the stove over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the pan and let cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and continue to cook, whisking occasionally until thickened. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme and season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Serve 1 piece per person ladled with some of the sauce and garnished with a few pieces of bacon. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN WITH COUNTRY GRAVY

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into serving pieces. Trim the pieces of excess fat and season well with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, mustard, and tarragon in a large bowl to make a marinade.
• Put the marinade and chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag, close, and squeeze until coated evenly. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat the oven to 300°F.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour.
• Pour the oil into a skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat over medium heat until it registers 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Add the legs and thighs to the hot oil, in batches as needed. Pan-fry until golden brown on the first side, 6-7 minutes, then turn and fry on the second side until golden, 7-8 minutes more. Place on a rack in a baking pan and put in the oven. Use a slotted spoon to remove browned bits from the oil and let the oil return to 350°F. Continue frying the breast pieces in the same way, then add to the pan in the oven. Bake until the chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest parts registers 180°F for thigh and leg portions, about 25 minutes, and 170°F for breast portions, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the gravy. Use the slotted spoon to remove any browned bits from the oil in the pan and pour off all but 2-3 tsp. Add the 2 tsp flour and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, to make a blond roux, 2 minutes. Add the milk to the roux, stirring well to remove all lumps. Cook over low heat, stirring and skimming as necessary, until thickened to a saucelike consistency, 5-10 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Strain the gravy and serve with the chicken.

CRISCO'S SUPER CRISP COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine milk and egg in medium bowl; set aside.
• Combine flour, garlic salt, paprika, pepper and poultry seasoning in paper or plastic bag. Add a few pieces of chicken at a time. Shake to coat.
• Dip chicken in milk-egg mixture. Shake second time in flour mixture. Skillet or deep fry in Crisco (see below).
• To skillet fry, heat 1/2 to 1-inch Crisco to 365° in electric or in large heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides. Reduce heat to 275° or medium-low heat. Continue cooking until chicken is tender about 30-40 minutes. Do not cover. Turn chicken several times during cooking. Drain on paper towels.
• To deep fry, heat 2 or 3-inches Crisco to 365° in deep fryer or deep saucepan. Fry chicken for 15-18 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• For extra spicy chicken, increase black pepper to 2 teaspoons and poultry seasoning to 1/2 teaspoon.

RANCHERO CHICKEN FRIED STEAK W/COUNTRY STYLE GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large Ziploc bag, combine the flour, 1 dressing packet mix, salt and pepper.
• In a shallow baking dish, combine 2 cups of buttermilk, beaten egg and 1 dressing packet mix; soak cube steaks in mixture.
• While steaks are soaking, make the gravy: in a small pot, combine 1 cup buttermilk, broth and dry graving mix; simmer over medium heat and stir well and keep warm.
• One by one, add each steak into Ziploc bag and shake to coat; dip steak back again in buttermilk mixture and recoat and shake in Ziploc bag.
• In a deep skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees; fry steaks for about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels; serve with gravy and side dishes.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend milk and egg.
• Combine flour and seasoning in plastic or paper bag.
• Shake chicken in seasoned flour.
• Dip chicken pieces in milk/egg mixture.
• Shake chicken a second time in seasoning mixture to coat thoroughly and evenly.
• To Pan Fry-- Melt Crisco in skillet to about 1/2-to 1 inch deep and heat to 365*, Brown chicken on all sides.
• Reduce heat (275*) and continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• Do not cover.
• Turn chicken several times during cooking.
• Drain on paper towels.
• To Deep Fry-- Prepare as above and cook in deep Crisco heated to 365* for 15-18 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.

DELICIOUS! LOW-FAT CHICKEN FRIED OR COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Pound the steaks to about 1/4 inch thickness. If the steaks are thicker, you will have to increase the cooking time.
• Combine egg whites & milk.
• Coat steaks lightly with flour.
• Dip Floured Steaks in Egg mixture & coat with Breadcrumbs.
• Spray both sides of steak.
• Generously spray skillet with cooking spray & heat over medium heat until hot.
• Cook steaks over medium heat until browned (about 5 minutes on each side).
• Cover & cook over LOW heat until steaks are tender, 30-40 minutes, turn ocasionally.
• Season with Salt & pepper, serve with gravy, instructions are below.
• Melt margarine in medium saucepan.
• Stir in Flour & cook over medium-low heat 1 minute, STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
• Whisk in milk & beef crystals, heat to boiling.
• Boil until thickened, about 1 minute, STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
• Stir in Sour Cream & cook for 1-2 minutes, season with salt & pepper to your liking.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY - LOW CARB

Steps:

• Mix together the ingredients for the breading mix, set aside.
• Place the chicken on a cutting board then use a meat tenderizing mallet to pound the chicken very thin.
• Heat about an 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan. Then whisk together the eggs & water to make the egg wash.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the breading mix then into the egg wash & back into the breading.
• Once completely covered gently place the chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes then flip & continue to fry for another 2 minutes. The final result should be golden brown & crispy on the outside.
• Place the chicken onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. then remove them to regular serving plates.
• Next start the gravy by adding all the ingredients (except the sour cream) into pot. Cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce is reduced by a third.
• Take off the heat then stir in the sour cream, if using. Pour over the chicken & serve immediately.

COUNTRY FRIED BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 1. Mix 5 tablespoons autry chicken fry with 1/2 cup water in one bowl and add a sprinkling of each seasoning and stir.
• 2. Pour the remaining fry mix into another bowl and add sprinkling of each seasoning to this.
• 3. Dip meat in liquid mix and cover completely and then coat thoroughly in dry mix.
• 4. Pan fry in oil on both sides till golden and cooked through. Make sure oil is hot when adding chicken.
• 5. Remove to plate and best eaten while still crispy. Although leftovers are quite yummy on a kaiser roll with bacon cheese and ranch : ) You can Top chicken with your favorite white or chicken gravy but quite honestly this chicken needs no accompaniments.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Season the chicken breasts with black pepper.
• 2. In a shallow dish combine crushed cracker crumbs with flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using) and baking powder.
• 3. In another shallow dish whisk together eggs with 3/4 milk.
• 4. Dredge the chicken breasts in the cracker mixture then dip in the egg/milk mixture, then dredge AGAIN in the cracker mixture.
• 5. Pour the oil into a large skillet and heat to 360 degrees F.
• 6. Fry the breasts in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown; remove to a wire rack and cover lightly with foil.
• 7. Carefully drain oil but reserve the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet along with a couple tablespoons of the oil.
• 8. In a bowl mix together 4 cups half and half cream, 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper; whisk until combined, then add to the reserved drippings in the skillet, cook whisking constantly over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
• 9. Serve the creamed gravy with the breasts.

LISA'S COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Wash and clean the chicken. Heat oil in a large skillet. Put flour on a plate and sprinkle garlic salt and cayenne pepper on chicken. Dip chicken in flour. Put chicken in a hot oil skillet on medium heat and fry the chicken and turn chicken over few times and cook for 15 minutes until no longer pink and done. Drain on paper towels.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH COUNTRY GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. For the steaks: Bring steaks to room temperature. Heat oil in frying pan over medium low heat. Season steaks with salt & pepper on both sides. Put flour in one pie plate close to skillet. Season flour with salt & pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika, and mix well. In other pie plate mix eggs, milk and season with salt & pepper. Dredge steak first in flour mixture, then into egg mixture, then back into flour mixture again, making sure to evenly coat each time. Gently lay steak in frying pan and fry until dark golden brown on bottom, then flip using tongs so as not to dislodge breading. This should take about 7 minutes per side, depending on size of steak. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
• 2. For the gravy: In a clean skillet or sauce pan, on medium low heat, melt butter. Add flour and mix well with a fork or a whisk. It should be the consistency of wet sand. Cook for a couple of minutes til it looks kind of frothy. Do not let it brown as this is a white gravy. (It doesn't hurt it if you do, but it won't look as pretty.) Slowly, a little at a time while constantly whisking, add in your milk. Add milk and continue whisking until gravy is smooth and thickens to desired consistency. Season with salt and HEAVY pepper. Serve over steak and mashed potatoes.

COUNTRY CLUB OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix together: 1/4 c flour, 1/4 t pepper, 1/2 t salt, 1 t paprika. Shake breasts in mixture until well coated. Melt: 1/4 c butter in shallow cassarole. Place chicken, skin side down. Bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes until golden brown underneath. Meanwhile, combine 1 can Cream of Chicken, 1 sliced mushrooms undrained, 2 T sherry. Heat in saucepan. When chicken is brown, turn over and pour sauce on top. Bake 15 minutes more. One of Jim's favorites

RANCH FRIED CHICKEN- COOK'S COUNTRY RECIPE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• FOR THE CHICKEN: Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. FOR THE BUTTERMILK MIXTURE: Whisk buttermilk, chives, cilantro, dill, vinegar, garlic, salt and cayenne together in bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup buttermilk mixture for ranch sauce. FOR THE COATING: Whisk flour, cornstarch, chives, cilantro, dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in large bowl. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet. Set second wire rack in second rimmed baking sheet and line half of rack with triple layer of paper towels. Working with 1 piece at a time, dip chicken in remaining buttermilk mixture to coat, letting excess drip back into bowl; then dredge in coating, pressing to adhere. Transfer chicken to first wire rack (without paper towels). (At this point, coated chicken may be refrigerated, uncovered, for up to 2 hours.) Heat oil in large Dutch oven (use a Dutch oven that holds 6 quarts or more) over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Add half of chicken to hot oil and fry until golden brown and registers 175°, 7 to 9 minutes. Adjust burner, if necessary, to maintain oil temperature between 325°F and 350°F Transfer chicken to paper towel-lined side of second wire rack to drain on each side for 30 seconds, then move to unlined side of rack. Return oil to 350°F and repeat with remaining chicken. FOR THE RANCH SAUCE: Whisk mayonnaise into reserved buttermilk mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer chicken to platter and serve with ranch sauce.