Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Gravy
Source of Recipe
Taste Of Home Magazine
List of Ingredients
- 1 broiler fryer chicken (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), cut up
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking oil for frying
- Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken in large flat dish. Pour buttermilk over, refrigerate 1 hour.
- Combine flour, salt and pepper in a double strength paper bag. Drain chicken; toss pieces one at a time in flour mixture. Shake off excess, place on waxed paper for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, for 40 to 45 minutes until juices run clear. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Reserve 1/4 cup drippings, discard rest. Add flour to drippings in skillet, stir until bubbly. Add milk and 1 1/2 cups water; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute more. Add remaining water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4 to 6 servings.
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