Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Gravy

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This recipe is from taste of home, and it's a delicious fried chicken recipe. prep time excludes refrigeration time. complete and utter comfort food...

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Steps

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Place chicken in a large flat dish.

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Pour buttermilk over chicken and refrigerate 1 hour.

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Combine flour , salt , and pepper in a double-strength paper bag.

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Drain chicken and toss pieces one at a time in the flour mixture.

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Shake off excess and place on waxed paper for 15 minutes.

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Heat 1 / 8 to 1 / 4 inch of oil in a skillet.

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Fry chicken until browned on all sides.

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Cover and simmer , turning occasionally , for 40 to 45 minutes , or until juices run clear.

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Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer.

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Remove chicken and keep warm.

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Drain all about 1 / 4 cup drippings and stir in flour until bubbly.

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Add milk and 1 1 / 2 cups water.

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Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

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Cook 1 minute more.

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Add remaining water if needed.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Serve with chicken.

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Ingredients

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broiler-fryer chickens, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, cooking oil, milk, water, salt and pepper