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Recipes:
Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Bacon, and Green Onions
Ingredients:
For the Fried Chicken:
1 lb chicken tenders
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Gravy:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
For the Toppings:
2 tbsp cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions:
Prepare the Fried Chicken:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken tenders in the flour mixture.
Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Mashed Potatoes:
Boil peeled and diced potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
Set aside.
Make the Gravy:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Assemble the Dish:
Serve the mashed potatoes as a base.
Place the fried chicken tenders on top of the potatoes.
Pour the gravy over the chicken and potatoes.
Top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Serve this indulgent meal for a delicious comfort food experience! With crispy fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, savory gravy, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, it’s sure to be a hit!
Enjoy!
