COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GRAVY

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I got this from food.com. This is only a once in awhile recipe. Weight Watcher points: 39

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to about 1/2 inch thick
black pepper
1 pkg saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve)
1 c all purpose flour
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (garlic lovers use 1 tsp)
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 c milk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
CREAMED GRAVY
3-4 c half and half cream (use 4 cups for thinner gravy)
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp seasoning salt or 1/2 tsp white salt
1 tsp black pepper (can reduce if desired)

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.

Suleiman Mohammadi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The gravy was a little too thick for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, I'm happy with this recipe.


Shashika Rathnayake
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I'm not a huge fan of country fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


A L
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This was my first time making country fried chicken and it turned out amazing! The chicken was perfectly crispy and the gravy was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


amoriyah Brown
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Uzzal mim
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the gravy is creamy and delicious. I love that I can make it in one skillet, too.


Satan Mapes
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The gravy was a little too thick for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, I'm happy with this recipe.


Tebu Khotle
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I'm not a huge fan of country fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Amusat Musa
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This was my first time making country fried chicken and it turned out amazing! The chicken was perfectly crispy and the gravy was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hibaaq Cabdilaahi
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the gravy is so creamy and flavorful. I always make a double batch because it disappears so quickly.


Lokendar Yadav
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mikey Boogerman
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the gravy is creamy and delicious. I love that I can make it in one skillet, too.


Danbahadur Dangi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The gravy was a little too thick for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, I'm happy with this recipe.


Stacey Piper
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I'm not a huge fan of country fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


RAMANDIP KAUR
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kymani MCDONALD
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the gravy is so creamy and flavorful. I always make a double batch because it disappears so quickly.


Birsing Tamang
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This was my first time making country fried chicken and it turned out amazing! The chicken was perfectly crispy and the gravy was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Catherine Arellano
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the gravy is always rich and flavorful. I love that I can make it in one skillet, too.


Elmary Volkwyn
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the gravy was so creamy and delicious. Even my picky eater ate two pieces of chicken!


Lonetta Norment
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This country fried chicken with creamy gravy was finger-licking good! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.