Pan Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for gravy)
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)

Instructions:

Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Dip each chicken breast in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating well.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the fried chicken topped with the cream gravy.

Notes:

Pair with mashed potatoes or biscuits to soak up the delicious gravy.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Kcal: 450 per serving | Servings: 4