Description
Indulge in the classic combination of crispy fried chicken with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup milk (warmed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce; refrigerate.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Dredge and Fry: Coat chicken in seasoned flour and fry until golden and cooked through.
- Make Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes, mash with milk and butter, season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Keep fried chicken warm in the oven for crispiness.
- For creamier mashed potatoes, use heavy cream or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh, 1 drumstick, and 3/4 cup mashed potatoes
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
