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Southern Fried Chicken with Gravy Sauce
Southern Fried Chicken is a must when growing up in the south. This recipe is really easy to make with delicious results!
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Keyword
chicken, fried, gravy
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
Servings
5
Calories
569
kcal
Author
Stephanie Lynch
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Tongs
Whisk - Wire
Ingredients
Chicken
2.5
lbs
chicken drumsticks
1
tsp
salt
1
tsp
pepper
1/2
cup
all-purpose flour
2
cups
oil
depending on size of pan and chicken
Gravy
4
tbsp
all-purpose flour
2
cups
milk
1
tsp
pepper
Instructions
Chicken
In a large skillet, pour enough oil to cover about 1/3 of a large skillet over medium-high heat
Salt and pepper the chicken on all sides
Pour the flour into a large mixing bowl
Coat the chicken in flour until it is well covered
Place the chicken in the oil, cover the pan, and cook it for about 15-20 minutes
Flip the chicken and cook, covered, for another 15-20 minutes
Gravy
Carefully scoop 1/4 cup of the oil from the pan with the chicken and place it in a medium saucepan
Heat the pan over medium heat
Add the flour, milk, and pepper for the gravy, whisking until it’s combined and there are no more lumps
Serve the chicken with the gravy
Notes
Nutrition facts calculated assuming 10% oil absorption
Nutrition
Serving:
0.5
lb
|
Calories:
569
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Protein:
32
g
|
Fat:
40
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
150
mg
|
Sodium:
666
mg
|
Potassium:
481
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
228
IU
|
Calcium:
125
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg