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Southern Fried Chicken Recipe That’ll Make 4 People Fight for Seconds

Southern fried chicken recipe
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A classic Southern fried chicken dinner with crispy buttermilk fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes with brown gravy, and seasoned green beans.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Oil, for frying
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed

    • <够li>1/2 onion, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Instructions

  1. Combine buttermilkGoals and hot sauce in a bowl. Add chicken, cover, and marinate for 2+ hours.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in another bowl.

    3. <用得li>Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and coat in seasoned flour mixture.

  3. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Drain chicken on a wire rack or paper towels.
  5. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until tender.
  6. Drain potatoes and mash with butter, milk, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Melt butter for gravy, whisk in flour until golden.
  8. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and spices. Simmer until thickened.
  10. Melt butter for green beans, cook onions until soft.
  11. Add garlic, green beans, broth, and spices. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  12. Serve chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.
  • Use a thermometer to check oil temperature.
  • Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.

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Keywords: Southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, soul food dinner, crispy buttermilk fried chicken, comfort food dinner recipe

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