Add chicken dredge ingredients to a large plate and toss to combine. Set aside. Measure out gravy ingredients prior to beginning.

Fry bacon over medium-low heat until crispy on both sides. Remove from pan and pour grease into a heat-safe bowl. Reserve 2-4 Tablespoons of clear bacon drippings. Wipe any black residue from the pan if needed.

Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 2 thinner slices. Place saran wrap over them and use a meat tenderizer to pound them to about ¾ inches thick.

Wipe the chicken dry and coat generously in the flour mixture, get in every nook and cranny.

Add the reserved bacon drippings to the pan and enough vegetable oil to cover the chicken by half. Heat over medium-high heat. Once heated and glistening, add the chicken. Fry 2 at a time for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.

Remove the oil from the pot and use a paper towel to remove any black spots from the pan.

Melt the butter over medium heat and sprinkle the flour gradually, whisking continuously until a paste forms.

Add the liquid in small increments, whisking constantly until thickened.

Slowly add the beef bouillon, soy sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Add the chicken back to the pan along with any juice from the plate and chop up the bacon to add on top.

Cover partially and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.

Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes.