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Southern fried chicken drumsticks in a round white bowl next to a smaller round white bowl with gravy on a grey placemat on a wooden surface
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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 569kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

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: 0.5lb | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg