Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy

Name: Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 cups gravy).
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up; Oil for frying; GRAVY:; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1-1/3 cups 2% milk

Mom's traditional fried chicken always cooked up golden brown and crispy. Drizzled with the pan gravy, this dish is real comfort food. —Ginny Werkmeister, Tilden, Nebraska

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
Oil for frying
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups 2% milk

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove chicken to paper towels and keep warm.
Pour off excess fat from the skillet, reserving the browned bits and 2 tablespoons drippings. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked chicken with 1/4 cup gravy: 468 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein.

Originally published as Golden Fried Chicken with Gravy in Taste of Home April/May 2009

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LadySage43

May 9, 2015

Just like I remembered as a kid, just a different touch of seasoning. Great. 5 Star..
luigimon

Oct 29, 2013

Chicken was excellent, but I don't think I made the gravy right. I'll be making this again for sure!
roseheri

Apr 19, 2012

Goodelicious!
englisch

Oct 2, 2010

Ohhh so yummy!! I have made this several times and everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Brings back such great memories. Thanks so much!!
ub42ya8p

Oct 1, 2010

yummy, just like grandma used to make. Fattening though