Irene Cleaves' Southern Fried Chicken

Jointed chicken pieces are floured, egg-washed, and fried until golden brown, served with a simple homemade pan gravy.

Chicken Comfort Food Main Course Fried Chicken Southern

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

961.3

kcal / serving

3845.2 kcal total

Carbs

32.1g

per serving

128.5 g total

Fat

60.5g

per serving

242.1 g total

Protein

67.1g

per serving

268.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

125

Flour

For dusting

Flour

For the gravy

Dairy

piece

Egg

Beaten

Milk

Meat

1.4

Chicken

Jointed

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

pinch

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

pinch

Salt

For the gravy

pinch

Black Pepper

For the gravy, freshly ground

OilsFats

250

Oil

For frying

Method

Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour and then dip into the egg mixture.

Season the flour with salt and pepper and whisk the eggs with the milk.

Simmer the gravy for several minutes and pour it over the fried chicken.

Gradually whisk in cold water and seasonings until the gravy reaches your preferred thickness.

Remove the chicken to a warm plate and stir a little flour into the remaining hot oil.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken for 15 minutes until browned and cooked through.