Imagine sinking your fork into a perfectly golden, crispy chicken breast, its exterior crackling with seasoned flour, then draped with a luxuriously smooth creamed spinach gravy that will make your taste buds dance with joy. This isn't just another chicken recipe - this is a restaurant-quality dish that transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you're looking to impress your family or craving a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug, this Crispy Chicken with Creamed Spinach Gravy is about to become your new favorite go-to recipe!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Spinach, fresh
- Heavy cream
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Flour for dredging
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispier coating.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a seasoned dredging mixture.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess to ensure an even, light coating.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring the oil is hot enough (around 350°F) for crispy frying.
- Carefully place the floured chicken breasts into the hot oil, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the creamed spinach gravy by wilting fresh spinach in a separate pan with a small amount of butter.
- Add minced garlic to the spinach and cook for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour heavy cream into the spinach, stirring continuously and simmering until the sauce thickens to a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season the creamed spinach gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Plate the crispy chicken and generously pour the creamed spinach gravy over the top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry before dredging - moisture is the enemy of crispy coating!
- Use a thermometer to ensure oil is precisely 350°F for optimal frying results.
- Don't overcrowd the pan - cook chicken in batches to maintain high oil temperature.
- Let chicken rest on a wire rack after frying to prevent soggy bottoms.
- For extra crispiness, you can double-dredge the chicken by repeating the flour coating.
- Use fresh spinach for the creamiest, most vibrant gravy possible.
- Season your flour mixture generously - this is where the flavor begins!
- Keep the heat consistent when making the cream sauce to prevent separation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 120mg
