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Best Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy Recipe


Ingredients
For the Chicken:
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 ounces each), or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), cut and pounded into 4 cutlets (see note)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil, for frying
For the Cream Gravy:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions