country fried chicken with creamy gravy

Name: Country Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to about 1/2 inch thick; - black pepper; 1 package(s) saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve); 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) seasoning salt; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level); 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder (garlic lovers use 1 tsp); 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 3/4 cup(s) milk; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil; ## CREAMED GRAVY; 3-4 cup(s) half and half cream (use 4 cups for thinner gravy); 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) seasoning salt or 1/2 tsp white salt; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper (can reduce if desired)

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Krystal McDow

San Jose, CA

Updated on Apr 17, 2013

I got this from food.com. This is only a once in awhile recipe. Weight Watcher points: 39

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to about 1/2 inch thick
- black pepper
1 package saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers use 1 tsp)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
CREAMED GRAVY
3-4 cups half and half cream (use 4 cups for thinner gravy)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 tsp white salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (can reduce if desired)

How To Make country fried chicken with creamy gravy

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with black pepper.

Step 2

In a shallow dish combine crushed cracker crumbs with flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using) and baking powder.
Step 3

In another shallow dish whisk together eggs with 3/4 milk.
Step 4

Dredge the chicken breasts in the cracker mixture then dip in the egg/milk mixture, then dredge AGAIN in the cracker mixture.
Step 5

Pour the oil into a large skillet and heat to 360 degrees F.
Step 6

Fry the breasts in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown; remove to a wire rack and cover lightly with foil.
Step 7

Carefully drain oil but reserve the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet along with a couple tablespoons of the oil.
Step 8

In a bowl mix together 4 cups half and half cream, 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper; whisk until combined, then add to the reserved drippings in the skillet, cook whisking constantly over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
Step 9

Serve the creamed gravy with the breasts.
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