Golden, crispy fried chicken paired with smooth, buttery mashed potatoes — the ultimate comfort food dinner that never disappoints ❤️
📝 Ingredients
🍗 For the Fried Chicken:
8 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Oil for frying
🥔 For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
1 kg (2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup (120 ml) warm milk
¼ cup (60 g) butter
Salt to taste
Optional: 2 tablespoons sour cream for extra creaminess
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
Place chicken in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better).
2️⃣ Prepare the Coating
Mix flour with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture. Press firmly so it sticks well.
3️⃣ Fry
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked inside. Drain on paper towels.
4️⃣ Make the Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain well. Mash with butter and warm milk until smooth. Season with salt and stir in sour cream if using.
🍽️ Serve
Plate crispy fried chicken alongside a generous scoop of creamy mashed potatoes. Add gravy if desired.
