Southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy
🧾 Ingredients (serves 4)
For the fried chicken:
• 4 bone-in chicken thighs
• 4 bone-in chicken drumsticks
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the mashed potatoes:
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ½ cup milk (warm)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
For the gravy:
• 2 tbsp pan drippings or butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. Marinate the chicken:
◦ Place 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks in a bowl.
◦ Cover with 2 cups buttermilk and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
◦ Remove and let excess buttermilk drip off.
2. Dredge and fry:
◦ Mix 2 cups flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
◦ Coat chicken pieces thoroughly in flour mixture.
◦ Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep skillet.
◦ Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
◦ Drain on wire rack or paper towels.
3. Make mashed potatoes:
◦ Peel and cube 4 large russet potatoes.
◦ Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min).
◦ Drain and mash with ½ cup warm milk and ¼ cup butter.
◦ Season with salt and pepper.
4. Make the gravy:
◦ In a pan, heat 2 tbsp drippings or butter over medium heat.
◦ Whisk in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
◦ Gradually add 1½ cups chicken broth, whisking until smooth.
◦ Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.
5. Assemble and serve:
◦ Plate fried chicken beside mashed potatoes.
◦ Spoon gravy generously over the mash.
◦ Optionally drizzle gravy over chicken and serve hot.
💡 Tips
• Double dredge the chicken for extra crunch: dip in buttermilk again, then flour.
• Use a thermometer to ensure oil stays at 175°C (350°F) for even frying.
• Warm milk helps mashed potatoes stay fluffy and smooth.
• Add a splash of cream or roasted garlic to elevate the mash.
• For richer gravy, use a mix of pan drippings and butter.
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