Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken

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Typically, in texas and surrounding states, chicken fried steak is deep fried in a pan and served with traditional peppered milk gravy. Got this form southern living.

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Steps

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Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap , and flatten to 1 / 4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

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Sprinkle 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and 1 / 2 teaspoon black pepper evenly over chicken.

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Set aside.

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Combine cracker crumbs , 2 cups flour , baking powder , 1 1 / 2 teaspoons salt , 1 teaspoon black pepper , and ground red pepper.

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Whisk together 1 1 / 2 cups milk and eggs.

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Dredge chicken in cracker crumb mixture.

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Dip in milk mixture , and dredge in cracker mixture again.

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Pour oil to a depth of 1 / 2 inch in a 12-inch skillet.

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Heat to 360.

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Fry chicken , in batches , 10 minutes , adding oil as needed.

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Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown.

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Remove to a wire rack in a jellyroll pan.

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Keep chicken warm in a 225 oven.

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Carefully drain hot oil , reserving cooked bits and 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.

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Whisk together remaining 1 / 2 cup flour , remaining 2 1 / 2 teaspoons salt , remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper , and remaining .

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Ingredients

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boneless skinned chicken breasts, salt, fresh ground black pepper, saltine crackers, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground red pepper, milk, eggs, peanut oil