Country Style Chicken
Savor the comforting flavors of Southern-inspired cuisine with this Country Style Chicken recipe! Perfectly seasoned and tender chicken breasts are coated in a crisp, golden crust, then smothered in a rich and creamy homemade gravy. Infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, this dish strikes a perfect balance between hearty and flavorful. The creamy gravy, made from a simple roux and enhanced with chicken stock and heavy cream, brings a luscious finish that pairs beautifully with classic sides like fluffy mashed potatoes or buttery biscuits. Ready in just under an hour, this soul-warming recipe is an easy yet impressive choice for a family dinner or a special weekend meal. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish captures the essence of down-home comfort food with an elegant twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk, ensuring it is fully coated, then dredge it in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour and set the chicken aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt into the oil.
When the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken breasts into the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Remove the chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Pour off excess oil from the skillet, leaving behind about 2 tablespoons of oil and browned bits from frying the chicken.
Add 2 tablespoons of flour from your dredging mixture to the skillet and whisk constantly for about 1 minute over medium heat to create a roux.
Slowly pour in the chicken stock, whisking constantly to combine and dissolve the roux. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring often, until the gravy reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the gravy over them to coat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer in the gravy for 5 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot with mashed potatoes or biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.9 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 813 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 3364 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 254.7 g | 509% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
