Description

This Fried Chicken Napoleon is a stunning, gourmet twist on southern comfort food. By stacking extra-crunchy double-breaded chicken with roasted potatoes and a silky, pepper-flecked white gravy, you transform a casual dinner into an elegant culinary masterpiece that tastes as good as it looks.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded flat and halved)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon each: salt, black pepper
1 teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
2 large eggs whisked with 1/2 cup whole milk
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Potato Layers:
4 large yellow potatoes or 12 fingerling potatoes, sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
For the Peppery Gravy:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish:
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

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Instructions

Roast the Potatoes: Toss potato slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes until golden and tender.
Bread the Chicken: Set up a station with a flour/spice mixture and an egg/milk wash. Double-dip chicken pieces (flour, egg, then flour again) for maximum crunch.
Fry Until Golden: Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
Whisk the Gravy: Melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then slowly add milk. Stir constantly until thick and bubbly; season heavily with black pepper.
Assemble the Napoleon: Build the stack by layering roasted potatoes, then a piece of chicken, and a spoonful of gravy. Repeat the layers.
Garnish and Serve: Top the final stack with a generous pour of gravy, crumbled bacon, and fresh chives.

Notes

Use a wire rack instead of paper towels to drain the chicken to keep the bottom layer from getting soggy. For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the flour breading. If the gravy thickens too much while sitting, whisk in a splash of warm milk to loosen it before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop/Oven
Cuisine: Southern-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stack
Calories: 650
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 145mg