Southern Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy - Crispy & Homemade
Southern Fried Chicken is the epitome of soul food, and as a home cook, I can tell you: nothing is more satisfying than perfectly crispy, juicy buttermilk fried chicken straight from your own kitchen. This Southern US classic becomes exceptionally tender thanks to the buttermilk marinade. I serve it with creamy, homemade mashed potatoes and a rich gravy that rounds off the comfort food experience perfectly. Forget store-bought products – everything here is prepared fresh by hand! The great thing about this single-serving recipe is that it's not complicated; it just requires a little love and time. Even though frying takes some practice, the result will thrill you. The combination of the spicy, crispy breading and the creamy side is simply unbeatable. Grab your apron and let's whip up a piece of the American kitchen dream together, guaranteed to taste better than any fast-food classic. You'll see how easy it is to prepare this soul food dish at home and delight your senses with every bite. Give it a try, it's worth it!
Ingredients
Preparation
Wash the chicken leg (1) thoroughly, pat dry, and marinate in the buttermilk (150 ml) for at least an hour to make it tender.
While the chicken is marinating, peel the potato (3), cut into chunks, and boil until soft in salted water.
Drain the cooked potato (3), mash it, and mix with butter (30 g) and milk (50 ml) to create a creamy puree.
Combine flour (100 g), paprika powder (1 tsp), and sea salt (1 tsp) in a bowl.
Take the chicken leg (1) out of the buttermilk (150 ml) and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Heat the sunflower oil (300 ml) in a small pot and deep-fry the breaded chicken leg (1) over medium heat until golden brown and crispy; then drain on paper towels.
For the gravy, sauté some frying fat from the pan with a teaspoon of flour (100 g), then gradually stir in the beef stock (150 ml) and simmer until thickened.
Serve the crispy Southern Fried Chicken with the mashed potatoes and hot gravy on a plate and enjoy immediately.
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