Southern Fried Chicken with Gravy (Taste of Home)

Source:  tasteofhome.com/recipes/southern-fried-chicken-with-gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup AP flour
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 egg
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 3.5-pound broiler/fryer chicken, cut up
• Oil for frying

Ingredients (Creamy Gravy)

• 0.33 cup AP flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon dries thyme
• 0.25-0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 2.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients.  In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and milk.  Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mix, then the flour mix, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
2. In a large skillet, heat 25% of the oil; fry the chicken until browned on all sides.  Cover and let them simmer for thirty-five to forty minutes or until juices run clear and the chicken is tender, turning occasionally.  Uncover and cook for five minutes more.  Drain on paper towels and keep warm.  Drain the skillet, save 3 tablespoons of drippings for the gravy.
3. For the gravy, combine the flour, salt, pepper and thyme.  Gradually whisk in the milk and cream until smooth; add it to the skillet.  Bring it all to a boil over medium heat.  Cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened.  Serve with chicken.

This recipe serves six people.