Crispy Golden Chicken with Creamy Potato Mash and Garden Fresh Salad
A well-balanced and satisfying meal, featuring crispy golden chicken, smooth creamy mashed potatoes, and a refreshing garden salad. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to make, flavorful, and sure to impress!
Ingredients
- For the Crispy Golden Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs panko or regular
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- For the Creamy Potato Mash
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional
- For the Garden Fresh Salad
- 2 cups mixed salad greens lettuce, spinach, arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes. In separate bowls, prepare the egg wash and coating mixture with flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. Coat the chicken with the egg and then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Creamy Potato Mash
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Mash with butter, cream (or milk), salt, and pepper until smooth. Optionally add Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
- Prepare the Salad
- Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl. For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss the salad with the dressing.
- Assemble and Serve
- Plate the crispy chicken, mashed potatoes, and garden salad. Serve immediately while everything is fresh and warm.
Notes
- You can double coat the chicken for extra crunch.
- Bake the chicken at 400°F for 25 minutes as an alternative to frying.
- The mashed potatoes can be made in advance and reheated with a little butter or milk to maintain their creaminess.