Fried Chicken and Creamy Mashed Potatoes: A Comforting Classic
This recipe for Fried Chicken and Creamy Mashed Potatoes offers a deliciously comforting classic meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- While the chicken is frying, peel and boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, butter, and salt until creamy.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double dredge in the flour mixture.
- Serve with gravy for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and 1 cup mashed potatoes
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Fried Chicken, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food