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Fried Chicken Breast-Green-Beans With Mashed Potatoes. This meal has crispy fried chicken, soft mashed potatoes, and green beans cooked with bacon. It is a hot and hearty meal that many families enjoy because it tastes good and makes them feel cozy.
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Green Beans:
- 450g (1 lb) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 250ml (1 cup) chicken stock
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 900g (2 lb) potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 120ml (½ cup) warm milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fried Chicken Breast-Green-Beans: Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a bowl, cover with buttermilk, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat about 2.5cm (1 inch) of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a saucepan over medium heat until crispy, then add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the green beans and chicken stock to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Add salt and black pepper to the mashed potatoes until they taste just right.
- While the beans simmer, place the chopped potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil for 15–18 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well, then mash with butter and warm milk until smooth and creamy.
- Add salt and black pepper to the mashed potatoes until they taste just right.
- Plate the fried chicken alongside the green beans and a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, finishing the potatoes with an extra pat of butter and a sprinkle of black pepper.
This hearty, homestyle dinner brings together crispy, tender, and creamy textures in every bite — true Southern comfort food perfect for any night of the week.
