Shallow Fried Chicken With Southern Tomato Gravy Recipes

SHALLOW-FRIED CHICKEN WITH SOUTHERN TOMATO GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F and coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray.
• If your chicken breasts have tenderloins attached, remove them and reserve for another use.
• Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently to an even thickness of 1/2-inch.
• Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow dish (a pie plate works well). Thoroughly combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper on a plate or sheet of wax paper.
• Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, then coat with the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to get a solid, even coating.
• Add about 1/8-inch of oil to a large, heavy frying pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer and cook, turning several times, until golden brown, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to the prepared baking pan and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy.
• Wipe any remaining oil from the pan and melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until blended. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and develops a pale, golden color, 2 minutes.
• Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened, 3 to 4 minutes longer. If you find the mixture starting to brown, turn down the heat.
• Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has a thick, gravy consistency. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.Note: If you feel the gravy is too thick, add a little extra chicken broth and milk in equal amounts.
• To serve, plate individual servings of the chicken, spoon a little gravy on top, and place the remaining gravy in a bowl to pass at the table. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or biscuits.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. ,

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN WITH PEPPERED PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Remove chicken from fridge 1/2 hour to coax to room temperature.
• Beat eggs with milk in large shallow dish.
• Mix flour, pepper, salt and accent in another shallow dish.
• Meanwhile melt shortening in a large skillet (deep sided). Pan should be at least 1 inch deep with shortening. If necessary add more as cooking goes to ensure this depth is maintained.
• Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture covering both sides. Then coat in flour mixture.
• Repeat process one time.
• Turn up heat and heat the shortening until hot (a piece of bread dropped in the pan will sizzle).
• Place chicken in hot fat, do not overcrowd.
• Fry chicken over medium-high until browned and juices run clear. Time will depend on how large the pieces.
• Drain chicken on a stack of paper towels.
• Chicken may be kept warm in a 250 degree oven on a baking pan.
• For the Peppered Gravy:.
• Empty fat from pan, but leave the browned flour in the pan.
• Heat the pan over low heat until the browned flour begins to simmer.
• Stir in 4 Tablespoons flour.
• Whisk constantly over low heat for 5 minutes or so. Or until the flour browns more and combines with the drippings to form a thick paste.
• Pour in 3 cups hot milk (heat in microwave 5 minutes).
• Add salt and pepper to taste (you can't add too much pepper to this!).
• Simmer gravy for 7-8 minutes adding more milk if necessary. To achieve a heavy-creamish consistency.
• Season to taste, making sure there really is enough pepper.
• Place warmed chicken in a a nice dish, pour gravy over chicken and serve immediately.
• Serve with green beans, corn on the cob and sweet tea.