Deep-Fried Creamy Chicken Gravy Recipe

Name: Deep-Fried Creamy Chicken Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 2 cups finely chopped, cooked chicken meat; 1/2 cup finely chopped ham; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley; Breading:; 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed for dredging; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups bread crumbs; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 cups finely chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/2 cup finely chopped ham
2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley
Breading:
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed for dredging
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups bread crumbs
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1
Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup flour and cook until flour loses its raw taste, 3 or 4 minutes. Add black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; stir. Remove from heat.
2
Pour milk into butter-onion mixture to make the bechamel sauce. Whisk until incorporated. Return pan to medium-high heat and continue whisking until mixture thickens, 1 or 2 minutes; continue to cook and stir 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt.
3
Place chopped chicken, ham, and parsley in bowl. Add bechamel sauce and mix thoroughly. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 2 or 3 hours.
4
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Place 1 cup flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls.
6
Scoop out chilled mixture into evenly-sized portions (about the size of a golf ball) to form croquettes. Roll balls first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then in bread crumbs.
7
Fry croquettes in batches until crispy, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and transfer to rack.

1855

kcal

Calories

161

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Deep-Fried Creamy Chicken Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Deep-Fried Creamy Chicken Gravy

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