Southern Fried Chicken with Mash and Gravy

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 30 mlwhole milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tspgarlic powder
• 50 mlchicken gravy
• 2 tbspvegetable oil
• 10 gbutter
• 200 gpotatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tspsmoked paprika
• 150 gchicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 30 gplain flour

Method

1. Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge them completely in the flour.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the chicken until deeply golden, crispy, and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
3. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain well.
4. Mash the potatoes with the butter and milk until creamy. Season to taste.
5. Warm the gravy in a small pot.
6. Serve the crispy chicken with a side of mash, and pour the gravy over everything.