🍗 Fried Chicken with Gravy & Mashed Potatoes 🥔
1. Prepare the Chicken:
Soak chicken fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best).
Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly for a crispy crust.
Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
2. Make the Gravy:
Melt butter in a pan. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden.
Slowly whisk in warm chicken broth until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper, and add cream if desired. Simmer until thickened.
3. Mashed Potatoes:
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
Drain, then mash with butter and warm milk until creamy.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
4. Serve:
Place mashed potatoes and fried chicken on a plate.
Pour the gravy over both.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
