🍗 Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes 🥔
Ingredients:
For the Fried Chicken:
🍗 4-6 bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
🧂 1 cup buttermilk
🧂 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
🌶️ 1 tsp paprika
🧄 1/2 tsp garlic powder
🍃 1/2 tsp dried thyme
🥄 1 cup all-purpose flour
🥄 1/2 cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
🥄 Oil for frying (like vegetable or canola oil)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
🥔 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
🧂 Salt to taste
🧈 4 tbsp butter
🍶 1/2 cup milk or cream (adjust for desired creaminess)
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for added flavor)
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌿 Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl with buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
2. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and a pinch of salt. Boil for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot. Add butter, milk or cream, garlic (if using), and salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed. Keep warm until serving.
3. Coat the Chicken:
In a shallow dish, combine the flour and cornstarch. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
4. Fry the Chicken:
In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat about 1-2 inches of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, frying in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Drain on paper towels and season with a sprinkle of salt.
5. Serve:
Plate the fried chicken alongside a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, garnishing the potatoes with chives if desired. Enjoy your hearty, classic meal!
This Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes meal is sure to satisfy with its crispy, juicy chicken and rich, buttery potatoes. Enjoy!
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