Here’s a soul-satisfying classic: Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes — crispy, golden chicken with fluffy, buttery mash. This is comfort food done right. 🍗🥔🔥
🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4–6 bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
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2 cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Vegetable oil for frying
🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken:
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In a bowl or zip-top bag, soak chicken in buttermilk + a little salt for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
2. Prepare the coating:
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In a shallow dish, mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat and fry:
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Remove chicken from buttermilk (let excess drip off).
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Dredge in seasoned flour, pressing to coat well.
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Heat oil (about 1–1.5 inches deep) in a heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry chicken in batches, 8–12 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
4. Drain and rest:
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Set chicken on a wire rack or paper towels. Let rest 5 minutes.
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
📝 Ingredients
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2 lbs (about 4 large) russet or Yukon gold potatoes
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1/2 cup whole milk (warm)
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1/4 cup butter (room temp)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: sour cream, garlic, or cream cheese for extra richness
🧂 Instructions
1. Boil the potatoes:
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Peel and cut into chunks.
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Place in salted water, boil until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes).
2. Mash & mix:
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Drain and return to pot.
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Mash with butter, then slowly stir in warm milk.
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Season to taste. Add sour cream or garlic for extra flavor if desired.
🍽️ Serve Together:
Plate a big spoonful of mashed potatoes next to that crispy chicken. Add:
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A drizzle of chicken gravy or pan drippings (optional)
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Steamed green beans or corn on the side
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Hot sauce or honey on the table for extra flair