Ingredients for Baked Fried Chicken With Pan Gravy
- 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chicken, cut into 8-10 pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 heaping tablespoons seasoned flour (reserved for gravy)
- 1 cup half-and-half or milk
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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How to Make Baked Fried Chicken With Pan Gravy
- Marinate the chicken: In a large baking dish, place chicken pieces. Pour buttermilk over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the flour mixture: In a heavy-duty zip-top bag, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Shake well to mix thoroughly.
- Coat the chicken: Remove 2 heaping tablespoons of the flour mixture and set aside for the gravy. Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Bake the chicken: Spread melted butter in a large baking dish (13x9 inch foil pan or similar). Arrange chicken pieces skin-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the chicken pieces and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove chicken from oven and set aside in a warm place.
- Make the gravy: Pour pan drippings from the baking dish into a medium skillet. Add chopped onions and mushrooms, and sauté over medium-high heat until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together reserved flour mixture and milk or cream until smooth.
- Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the onion and mushroom mixture in the skillet. Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
- If desired, add chicken bouillon powder.
- Simmer the gravy, stirring frequently, until thickened to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes). Add more milk or cream if needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve the gravy hot over the baked fried chicken. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
122g
Carbs
14g
