TREMENDOUS FRIED CHICKEN MASH

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🥔 TREMENDOUS FRIED CHICKEN MASH: The Ultimate Comfort Food Combo!

Craving something that hits all the right notes — crispy, creamy, and bursting with flavor? This Tremendous Fried Chicken Mash is your new go-to comfort food dream. We’re talking golden, crunchy chicken paired with rich, buttery mashed potatoes infused with garlic. It’s the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.

🍗 Why You’ll Love This Dish:

Classic Southern fried chicken crunch
Creamy garlic mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth
The perfect balance of texture and bold flavors
Ideal for Sunday dinners, cozy nights in, or impressing guests

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Fried Chicken:

1 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks (skin-on, bone-in)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Mashed Potatoes:

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup milk (more as needed)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chives for garnish (optional)

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions:

🥄 Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:

In a large pot, boil potatoes in salted water for about 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain and return them to the pot.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter with milk and minced garlic until fragrant.
Mash the potatoes, then stir in the milk mixture until ultra-creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Cover and keep warm.

🍗 Fry the Chicken:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Dip each chicken piece in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mix, pressing gently to coat thoroughly.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Fry chicken in batches — 8–10 minutes per side — until deeply golden and cooked through (internal temp should hit 165°F/74°C).
Let drain on paper towels.

🍽 Serve & Enjoy:

Scoop generous portions of mashed potatoes onto a plate.
Top with a piece (or two!) of that crispy fried chicken.
Sprinkle chopped chives on top for a fresh, herby finish.

🧄 Bonus Tips:

No buttermilk? Mix regular milk with a splash of lemon juice and let sit for 10 minutes!
Want an extra kick? Add a pinch of cayenne to the flour mixture.
For ultra-smooth mash, use a potato ricer or hand mixer.