Southern Fried Chicken and Gravy Recipe

Name: Southern Fried Chicken and Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken; 2 teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup flour; shortening, for frying; 1 tablespoon water; 4 tablespoons chicken pan drippings; ¼ cup flour; 2 cups water; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) chicken
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup flour
shortening, for frying
1 tablespoon water
4 tablespoons chicken pan drippings
¼ cup flour
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

1
Lay chicken pieces in a shallow baking dish.
2
Sprinkle with salt.
3
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
Next day pour off all the accumulated juices.
5
Pat chicken dry with paper toweling.
6
Sprinkle chicken with pepper and roll in flour.
7
Melt shortening 1 inch deep in skillet.
8
Cook chicken 30 minutes on each side or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
9
Add water.
10
Put on skillet lid and let stand until fat stops sputtering.
11
Drain on paper towel.
12
Gravy:.
13
In skillet put chicken grease, 1/4 cup flour.
14
Stir until flour is brown.
15
Add 2 cups water, salt, and pepper.
16
Heat and stir slowly until gravy thickens.

148

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) chicken, 2 teaspoons salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Southern Fried Chicken and 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.

Southern Fried Chicken and Gravy

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