Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort meal with crispy fried chicken and creamy mashed potatoes. This classic recipe combines golden-brown chicken seasoned to perfection with rich, buttery potatoes, offering a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Buttermilk Marinade:
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, whisked
3 teaspoons salt
Breading:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
2 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
For the Mashed Potatoes:
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness.
- Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and salt in a large bowl. Submerge chicken in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Breading:
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Bread the Chicken:
- Remove chicken from marinade and coat thoroughly in the breading mixture.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- Make the Mashed Potatoes:
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, return to the pot, and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
Notes
For spicier chicken, increase cayenne pepper or add chili powder to the breading.
Add fresh herbs like chives or parsley to mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
Leftovers can be reheated: chicken in the oven at 375°F (190°C) and mashed potatoes on the stovetop with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 650 kcal
