Dinner for 4
Chicken Fried Chicken
$7.75for 450 minServes 4
Tender chicken cutlets are coated in seasoned flour, fried until crisp and safe, then covered with warm milk gravy.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Milk, 14 oz$0.04/oz typical | 14 oz | $0.55Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.94 per serving$7.75 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil (optional)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Pound the chicken breasts into even cutlets and pat them dry.
- Whisk the eggs and one-half cup milk in a shallow bowl, then mix the flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne in another bowl.
- Dip each cutlet in the egg mixture, coat it in the seasoned flour, and rest the pieces for 5 minutes.
- Heat one-half inch oil in a large skillet to 350 F and fry the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until crisp and 165 F inside.
- Drain the chicken on a rack, leaving 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet.
- Whisk the remaining flour into the skillet, slowly add the remaining milk, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper, then spoon it over the chicken.
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