Crispy Fried Chicken

Here’s a classic Southern Fried Chicken & Mashed Potatoes with Gravy recipe like the meal shown in the picture.

🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breasts)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, 2 tsp salt, pepper, and paprika. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat well in the flour mixture. For extra crunch, dip back into buttermilk and flour again.
4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

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🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Drain well.
3. Mash with butter and warm milk until smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

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🥣 Homemade Gravy

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
3. Slowly whisk in chicken broth.
4. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
5. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the crispy fried chicken alongside a generous scoop of mashed potatoes topped with warm gravy. 🍗🥔😋