Oven-Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy

Name: Oven-Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch thick cutlets; 1/2 cup butter; 2 1/4 cups seasoned flour, divided; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 tbsp butter; 2 cups milk

This oven-fried chicken features crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts baked with a seasoned flour coating, paired with a silky cream gravy made from pan drippings. It delivers authentic fried chicken texture and flavor without the deep-frying mess.

🌍American 🏷️Oven-fried chicken 🏷️Fried chicken 🏷️Chicken 🏷️Cream gravy Southern

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🏷️Comfort food

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch thick cutlets
1/2 cup butter
2 1/4 cups seasoned flour, divided
1 cup buttermilk
3 tbsp butter
2 cups milk

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Place 1/2 cup of butter on a large sheet pan and place it in the preheating oven to melt. Keep a close eye on it to ensure it doesn't burn.
3
While the butter melts, prepare the dredging station. Pour about 2 cups of seasoned flour into a shallow dish and 1 cup of buttermilk into another. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the seasoned flour for the gravy.
4
Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, then dip it completely in the buttermilk, and finally coat it once more in the flour, shaking off any excess.
5
Carefully remove the hot pan with the melted butter from the oven. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the pan.
6
Bake for 20 minutes.
7
While the chicken is baking, prepare the gravy. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
8
Whisk in the reserved 1/4 cup of seasoned flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
9
Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
10
After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Using a thin metal spatula, carefully flip each piece.
11
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
12
Turn the oven to broil and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
13
Serve the oven-fried chicken hot with the cream gravy and your favorite sides.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pound chicken breasts to even ½-inch thickness before coating so they cook evenly and stay tender.
Reserve ¼ cup of the seasoned flour mixture before dredging; use it to thicken the cream gravy for better consistency.
Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes; chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F and coating is golden brown.
Deglaze the hot baking sheet with a splash of milk after removing chicken to capture browned bits for extra gravy flavor.

Substitutions

Buttermilk → plain yogurt mixed with milk (use equal parts, 1:1 ratio)
Butter → vegetable oil or olive oil (note: reduces richness of gravy)
Seasoned flour → all-purpose flour mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to taste

Storage & make-ahead

Store chicken and gravy separately in airtight containers up to 3 days. Reheat chicken covered at 350°F for 10–12 minutes; warm gravy gently on the stovetop.