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How to Make Burton's Southern Fried Chicken with White Gravy - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort food, few dishes can compare to a perfectly crispy and flavorful Southern fried chicken served with rich and creamy white gravy. This iconic dish has been a staple in Southern cuisine for generations, and for good reason – it's absolutely delicious. Whether it's served as a hearty dinner for the family or as the star of a backyard barbecue, Southern fried chicken with white gravy is guaranteed to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups grapeseed oil for frying
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 pinch salt and ground white pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk buttermilk, onion powder, parsley, tarragon, sage, paprika, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a bowl. Place chicken breast pieces in buttermilk mixture, stir to coat, and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours (up to 2 days). Drain chicken pieces in a colander.
  • Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, garlic salt, onion salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a heavy, resealable plastic bag. Whisk eggs with 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat grapeseed oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a pinch of flour dropped into the oil sizzles. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour into a shallow bowl.
  • Press chicken pieces into unseasoned flour, dip into egg mixture, and place into plastic bag of seasoned flour. Close bag and shake to coat chicken.
  • Fry coated chicken in hot oil until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes on the first side and 6 to 8 minutes on the second side. Drain on a rack.
  • Drain oil, leaving 1/4 cup oil in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Whisk quick-mixing flour and milk into hot oil until combined. Bring gravy to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Serve gravy with fried chicken.

    • Nutrition

    661 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 139mg
    • Sodium: 1148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 343mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 651mg

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    Fried chicken recipes
    Southern recipes
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