TREMENDOUS FRIED CHICKEN MASH 🥔
📋Ingredients:
For the Fried Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk (or more as needed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives (for garnish, optional)
📝Instructions:
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
- Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and minced garlic until melted.
- Mash the potatoes and stir in the milk mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Prepare the Fried Chicken:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet, for 8-10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve:
- Plate the mashed potatoes and top with the crispy fried chicken.
- Garnish with fresh chives, if desired.