Well hey there, y’all! Today, we gonna talk about that Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Chicken. You know, the one that makes your mouth water just thinkin’ ’bout it? Yep, that’s the one. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I figured out how to make it real good, just like back home. So listen up, and I’ll tell ya how.
First off, you gotta get yourself some chicken breasts. Not too thin, not too thick, just right. You know, like the ones they sell at the store. Then, you gotta pound ’em a little bit. Not too hard, just enough to make ’em tender. I use that meat hammer thingy, works like a charm.
Next up, the important part: the breadin’. You need some flour, some eggs, and some crushed-up crackers. Now, I like to use those buttery crackers, the round ones. They give it that real good flavor. And don’t skimp on the salt and pepper neither. Gotta season it up right, ya know?
- First, you dip the chicken in the flour. Make sure it’s all covered good.
- Then, you dip it in the eggs. Give it a good swirl, so the eggs stick.
- Last, you dip it in the crushed-up crackers. Press it down real good, so the crackers stick to the chicken.
Now, for the fryin’. You gotta get yourself a big ol’ skillet. And some oil. I like to use vegetable oil, but you can use whatever you got. Just make sure it’s hot enough. I ain’t got no fancy thermometer, I just flick a little water in it. If it sizzles, it’s ready.
Carefully put the chicken in the hot oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan, or it won’t cook right. Fry it for a few minutes on each side, until it’s nice and golden brown. And make sure it’s cooked all the way through. Nobody wants no raw chicken, that’s for sure.
Once it’s cooked, take it out and put it on a plate with some paper towels. That’ll soak up all the extra grease. And then, the best part: the gravy. Now, I ain’t gonna lie, makin’ gravy from scratch is a pain in the butt. So I just use the store-bought stuff. The kind in the jar. It tastes just as good, and it’s a whole lot easier.
Heat up the gravy in a pan, and then pour it all over that crispy fried chicken. Oh my, it’s good. Real good. Serve it up with some mashed potatoes and some green beans, and you got yourself a meal fit for a king. Or a queen. Or just a regular person like me.
Now, some folks like to add all kinds of fancy spices and herbs to their chicken fried chicken. But I say, keep it simple. Salt, pepper, and that’s all you need. It’s the way my mama used to make it, and it’s good enough for me. And trust me, it’ll be good enough for you too.
This Chicken Fried Chicken recipe ain’t just a recipe, it’s a taste of home. It’s crispy, it’s juicy, and it’s covered in gravy. What more could you want? This reminds me of Sunday dinners after church, with the whole family gathered around the table. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
So there you have it. My simple, down-home recipe for Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Chicken. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. Real good. And it’ll fill ya up right. So go on, give it a try. You won’t be disappointed. And if you are, well, you can just come on over to my place, and I’ll make it for ya myself. But you gotta bring the sweet tea, deal?
Now, some folks might tell you that you gotta use buttermilk, or that you gotta soak the chicken overnight. But I say, that’s just a bunch of hooey. I ain’t got time for all that fancy stuff. I just wanna get my chicken fried chicken on the table as fast as possible. And with this recipe, you can do just that. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s delicious. So what are you waitin’ for?
Remember, the key to good chicken fried chicken is to make sure the oil is hot enough, and to cook the chicken until it’s golden brown and crispy. And don’t forget the gravy! Gravy makes everything better. So go on, get cookin’, and you’ll have a plate of homemade fried chicken that tastes just as good as Cracker Barrel’s, maybe even better.
Alright now, I gotta go. My chickens need feedin’, and I got a hankerin’ for some sweet tea. Y’all take care, and happy cookin’!
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