Dairy-Free Fried Chicken with Gravy
Experience the ultimate comfort food makeover with this Dairy-Free Fried Chicken with Gravy recipe! Perfectly seasoned boneless chicken thighs are double-dipped for a crispy, golden coating using a dairy-free buttermilk substitute made from unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Fried to perfection and paired with a rich, velvety gravy made from vegan butter, this meal is a game-changer for those craving Southern-inspired flavors without the dairy. Ready in under 50 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or indulgent weekend treats. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and savor every bite of this crispy, flavorful, and completely dairy-free delight! Keywords: dairy-free fried chicken, vegan gravy, Southern comfort food, crispy chicken recipe, dairy-free dinner ideas.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups Flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and cornstarch. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar to create a dairy-free buttermilk substitute. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Dip each piece of seasoned chicken into the flour mixture, then into the almond milk mixture, and back into the flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken in the skillet, cooking for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
For the gravy, melt the vegan butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter, whisking continuously to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.
Season the gravy with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Serve the fried chicken with a generous spoonful of the dairy-free gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 507.3 g | 650% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.6 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 269.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 520 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 4282 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.3 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 150.4 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 811 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2108 mg | 45% | |
*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.
