creamy mashed potatoes and crispy fried chicken tenders

Perfect! Let’s make creamy mashed potatoes and crispy fried chicken tenders. I’ll give you a clear, step-by-step recipe for both.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (about 4 large) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic mashed potatoes)

Instructions:

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Drain potatoes and return to pot.
4. Mash the potatoes until smooth.
5. Stir in butter and cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Optional: Mix in garlic or other flavorings. Keep warm until serving.

Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil works)

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
3. Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
4. Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

💡 Serving Tip:

• Serve the chicken tenders on a plate with mashed potatoes on the side.
• Optional: Drizzle chicken gravy over the potatoes, or serve honey mustard or ranch for dipping.

If you want, I can also give a shortcut to make the mashed potatoes extra creamy and dreamy, almost restaurant-style. Do you want me to do that?