Southern Fried Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

This Southern Fried Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food meal featuring crispy, golden-brown fried chicken and rich, buttery mashed potatoes topped with fresh chives. Perfect for family dinners or special weekend meals, this classic combination is hearty, flavorful, and satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Fried Chicken:

8 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breasts)

2 cups buttermilk

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Mashed Potatoes:

2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 tablespoons butter

¾ cup whole milk

½ cup sour cream

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

For Garnish:

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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