Maryland Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy

• MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


• SERVING SIZE: 3 OUNCES CHICKEN + 1/4 CUP GRAVY


• PREP: 20 MINS


• COOK: 55 MINS

Maryland Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy

Ingredients

• 1egg, beaten


• 3tablespoons milk


• 1cup finely crushed saltine crackers (28 crackers)


• 1teaspoon dried thyme, crushed


• 1/2teaspoon paprika


• 1/8teaspoon black pepper


• 2 1/2 - 3pounds meaty chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks)


• 2 - 3tablespoons cooking oil


• 1cup milk


• 1recipe Creamy Gravy

Directions

1. In a small bowl combine the egg and the 3 tablespoons milk. In a shallow bowl combine crushed crackers, thyme, paprika, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces, 1 at a time, in egg mixture; roll in cracker mixture.


2. In a large skillet brown chicken in hot oil over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain well.


3. Add the 1 cup milk to skillet. Heat just to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover tightly. Cook for 35 minutes. Uncover; cook about 10 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F for breasts; 180 degrees F for thighs and drumsticks). Transfer chicken to a serving platter, reserving drippings for gravy. Cover chicken and keep warm. Prepare Creamy Gravy. Makes 6 servings.

Creamy Gravy

Ingredients

• 3tablespoons drippings in skillet

• 3/4cup milk

• 3tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1/4teaspoon salt

• 1/8teaspoon black pepper

• 1cup milk

Directions

1.  Skim fat from drippings. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the drippings in skillet. In a screw-top jar combine milk, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper; cover and shake until well combined. Add to skillet. Stir in an additional milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. (If desired, thin with additional milk.) Makes about 1-3/4 cups.