Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Indulge in this classic comfort food combination of crispy fried chicken and creamy mashed potatoes. This recipe will satisfy your cravings for a hearty and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (plus marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warm)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Dredge the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and coat with the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
- Make Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy the fried chicken with a side of mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double-dip in buttermilk and flour.
- Enhance mashed potatoes with cream cheese or roasted garlic for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces chicken with mashed potatoes
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
