Best Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy Recipe

Ingredients
For the Chicken:

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 ounces each), or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), cut and pounded into 4 cutlets (see note)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil, for frying

For the Cream Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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