Crispy Fried Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
There are days when you truly cannot fight the cravings for some simply good fried chicken. But while there are plenty of good takeout options, nothing beats getting it when it is newly cooked and homemade. And so I made a helpful guide in creating the delicious classic but with a little something to elevate…
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There are days when you truly cannot fight the cravings for some simply good fried chicken. But while there are plenty of good takeout options, nothing beats getting it when it is newly cooked and homemade. And so I made a helpful guide in creating the delicious classic but with a little something to elevate it. Keep reading to find out more about my Crispy Fried Chicken with Mushroom Gravy recipe!
What is Crispy Fried Chicken with Mushroom Gravy?
If you think you’ve already had fried chicken at its best, try it drizzled with the goodness of savory brown sauce! As the name implies, this is basically the original chicken favorite but with some yummy, velvety gravy. Some people are drawn towards getting the prepackaged version of the condiment because it may seem hard to make. But you can actually recreate this with just four ingredients!
This looks similar to my pineapple fried chicken, but this is crispier for sure. You should check out the video to hear the crunch that you should be expecting after following this recipe.
Let’s take a look at all we will need to whip up this appetizing dish!
What are the Ingredients?
For the breading
We won’t need a lot of components to achieve that crispy exterior. First on the list is ¾ cup of all-purpose flour. Also prepare ¾ cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder. And just so that crispy layer has some flavor too, get 1 ½ teaspoons of salt ready.
For the mushroom gravy
Moving in, you will need 55 grams of Knorr Cream of Mushroom to make that gravy truly flavorful. Prepare the rest of the components you have probably seen in many gravy recipes, such as 3 tablespoons of butter, ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, and 1 ½ cups of water.
For the rest of the dish
What is fried chicken without the poultry? Get 2 lbs. of chicken, and cut this up into serving pieces. Also set aside 2 12 ml packs of Knorr Liquid Seasoning, 3 beaten eggs, and 2 cups of cooking oil.
How to Cook Crispy Fried Chicken
Seasoning the chicken
Grab your chicken, and coat this with your Knorr Liquid Seasoning. Make sure you have all sides covered, and just let this stay for 10 minutes.
Making the gravy
Get a pot, and apply some heat. Put your butter inside, and let this melt. Then place your all-purpose flour inside, and stir the ingredients together. Keep stirring as you are cooking until the lumps formed, and the liquid becomes medium brown.
Put your Knorr Cream of Mushroom and water together in a container. Mix these together thoroughly before pouring this into your pot. Again, stir up the mixture, and then let it simmer for a few minutes. Then keep stirring until you achieve a nice and smooth texture. Transfer this to a separate container, but make sure it remains warm.
This gravy recipe is not only for fried chicken. You can also use it for other dishes as a condiment or part of the ingredient that will make-up the dish. I have a similar gravy recipe that I used for my pork burger steak.
Breading the chicken
Before we work on the chicken, we can get ready for frying by heating up our cooking oil in a deep pan. Then get the breading ingredients I mentioned earlier, and place all of these in a bowl. Mix these well.
One of the secrets in making crispy fried dishes is the use of cornstarch in the batter or breading.
Dredge the chicken we coated with seasoning earlier into the breading. Dip these in the beaten egg, and then toss the pieces back into the breading. Don’t let any side of the chicken go uncoated.
Frying the chicken
Now that our chicken pieces are coated, and the oil is hot, we can start frying them! Toss the breaded chicken into the pan, and keep them cooking until all sides are crispy and brown. Another good indicator would be the internal temperature of the chicken, which must be at least 165°F.
How to Serve This Dish
You did a great job at frying your chicken! Now that they are all cooked, you can arrange them well on a serving plate. Feel free to put your mushroom gravy in a container beside them. But you can also drizzle them right on top depending on your preference.
This is also something you can enjoy alone. But if you are looking for sides, like a true Filipino, I would suggest having this with some white rice. Garlic rice would make another fitting side. But if you have a bit more time on your hands, you could also prepare some mashed potatoes to complement the chicken with gravy perfectly.
How to Store Crispy Fried Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
Cooked a bit too much of this Fried Chicken with Mushroom Gravy? No worries as this is something you can store easily. For this, you can use either aluminum foil or an airtight container. If you only have the foil, just make sure to wrap this tightly around the chicken. With both options, you can just refrigerate the chicken for a maximum of four days.
As for the gravy, unlike some sauces, this is something you should not keep at room temperature. Put this in an airtight container, and refrigerate it. Like the chicken, this could stay good for consumption for four days. Check the quality of both the gravy and chicken before reheating to really be sure that they are still safe for eating.
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Crispy Fried Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken cut into serving pieces, see note 1
- 24 ml Knorr Liquid Seasoning
- 3 pieces eggs beaten
- 2 cups cooking oil
Breading ingredients:
- ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cups cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Mushroom Gravy ingredients:
- 55 grams Knorr Cream of Mushroom
- 3 tablespoons butter see note 2
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Coat the chicken all over with Knorr Liquid Seasoning. Let it stay for 10 minutes.24 ml Knorr Liquid Seasoning, 2 lbs chicken
- Meanwhile, make the mushroom gravy. Melt butter in a pot. Add all-purpose flour. Stir while cooking until lumps form and the mixture turns medium brown in color.3 tablespoons butter, ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- Combine Knorr Cream of Mushroom with 1 ½ cups of water. Mix well and pour into the pot. Stir and let this simmer for a few minutes. Continue stirring until the consistency of the mixture smoothens. Set this aside while keeping it warm.55 grams Knorr Cream of Mushroom, 1 ½ cups water
- Heat the oil in a deep pan.2 cups cooking oil
- Combine all the breading ingredients in a bowl and mix it well.¾ cups cornstarch, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Dredge the chicken into the breading, dip in beaten egg, and roll it back into the breading making sure that the entire piece is well coated.3 pieces eggs
- Start frying the chicken until both sides are brown and crisp (and the internal temperature reads at least 165F).
- Arrange on a serving plate. Serve with mushroom gravy. Share and enjoy!
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