Fried chicken with mashed potatoes

Recipe: Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

Fried chicken with mashed potatoes is a classic combination that never goes out of style. The chicken comes out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the mashed potatoes are creamy and flavorful. This recipe is perfect for family lunches or dinners and always delights with its taste.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 4 large potatoes
• 100g butter
• 200ml milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Herbs for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes, chop them into pieces, and boil them in salted water until soft.
2. Drain the water, add butter and milk to the potatoes, and mash until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
3. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked.
5. Sprinkle the chicken with dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
6. Serve the fried chicken on a plate with a portion of mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Tips

• Choose skinless chicken breasts to make the dish lower in calories.
• Use a non-stick skillet when frying the chicken breast for ease in cooking and cleaning.
• Add a little more milk or cream to the mashed potatoes for a creamier texture.
• For aromatic mashed potatoes, add a touch of nutmeg or mustard.
• Serve the dish with a sauce of your choice, such as mushroom sauce or herb sauce.
• Marinate the chicken breasts in spices and olive oil before frying for extra flavor.
• To make the chicken more crispy, coat it in breadcrumbs before frying.
• Use grated parmesan or another cheese to add flavor to the mashed potatoes.
• For a richer flavor in the mashed potatoes, add some caramelized onions.
• Serve the dish hot to enjoy all its flavor harmony.

Common Mistakes

• Over-salting the mashed potatoes can make them inedible.
• Not mashing the potatoes enough can result in a lumpy texture.
• Boiling the potatoes too quickly won't make them soft and creamy.
• Not adding enough butter and milk can make the mashed potatoes dry.
• Overcooking the chicken breast on high heat can lead to dry meat.
• You can replace olive oil with refined vegetable oil for frying the chicken.
• Overcooking the chicken breasts will make them tough and dry.
• Not sautéing the garlic enough can leave a raw taste.
• Forgetting to add seasonings and spices can make the dish bland.
• Not frying the chicken breast long enough can result in undercooked meat.

Fun Fact

Mashed potatoes, as we know them today, were invented by the French chef Francois Louis Parmentier in the 18th century. Parmentier developed the recipe to offer an alternative to potato rolls, which were popular at the time.