Classic comfort plate right there 😍 Here’s a fried chicken tenders with mashed potatoes combo that feels diner-perfect but doable at home.
Fried Chicken Tenders with Mashed Potatoes
🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1½ lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Breading
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk + seasonings for 30 min–overnight.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, pressing firmly.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on a wire rack; salt lightly while hot.
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½–¾ cup warm milk or cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min).
- Drain well.
- Mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Taste and adjust (don’t rush this part).
Optional Gravy (Highly Encouraged)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- Salt & pepper
Cook butter + flour 1–2 min, whisk in broth, simmer until thick.
Serving Idea
Plate mashed potatoes first, top with gravy, then stack crispy tenders on the side. Add:
- Corn
- Green beans
- Coleslaw
- Biscuit or Texas toast
If you want this Southern-style, pepper gravy, or air-fryer tenders, I got you 🍗🥔
