Crispy golden fried chicken served with creamy mac and cheese and buttery mashed potatoes—this full comfort food plate is rich, hearty, and incredibly satisfying.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 30 minutes (+1 hour marinating)
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: ~2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~950 kcal per serving
Protein: ~50g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Fried Chicken
1 kg chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings)
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
🧀 Mac & Cheese
250g macaroni pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
🥔 Mashed Potatoes
4 large potatoes (peeled & chopped)
3 tbsp butter
½ cup milk
Salt & black pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
🍗 Fried Chicken
Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
Mix flour with spices.
Coat chicken well in flour mixture.
Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy (15–18 minutes).
🧀 Mac & Cheese
Cook macaroni until tender.
Make roux: melt butter, add flour, whisk.
Add milk slowly and cook until thick.
Stir in cheddar cheese until creamy.
Mix with pasta.
🥔 Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes until soft.
Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This plate is crispy, creamy, buttery, and deeply satisfying—the fried chicken delivers crunch and spice, while mac & cheese adds richness and the mashed potatoes bring smooth, comforting balance.
