I think most folks' recipe for CFS starts with "get in your car and drive the most direct route to ******** (fill in favorite CFS restaurant)" but it's possible there are a few here willing to go the DIY route in order to achieve culinary Nirvana. The thing is that it's not just about the CFS, the cream gravy is equally critical to the proper experience. Throw in the extended discussion on the proper sides to present with the CFS (various greens, beans, fried okra, potatoes in various forms, etc.) and you've got a reason for nearly an entire website, not just a forum thread.
Amen! ...the cream gravy is absolutely the crowning top of any chicken fry worth it's name. Legends in OKC (formerly KD's ) is purty darn good. I'll have the mashed potatoes and fried okra with it please. Oh, and some extra gravy too?