Description
Sink your teeth into these irresistible Fried Chicken, Cornbread and Mashed Potato & Gravy Cupcakes – a delectable comfort food mashup that combines the best of fried chicken, cornbread, and mashed potatoes with savory gravy, all in a convenient cupcake form.
Ingredients
– Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– All-purpose flour
– Buttermilk
– Cornmeal
– Baking powder
– Butter
– Milk
– Russet potatoes
– Chicken stock
– Onion
– Garlic
– Fresh thyme
– Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare the fried chicken by coating the chicken thighs in flour, then dipping in buttermilk and coating again in seasoned cornmeal.
2. 2. Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
3. 3. Prepare the cornbread batter by combining cornmeal, baking powder, butter, milk, and seasonings.
4. 4. Scoop the cornbread batter into a muffin tin and bake until golden.
5. 5. Peel and boil the potatoes, then mash with butter, milk, and seasonings to make the mashed potatoes.
6. 6. Make the gravy by sautéing onions and garlic, then whisking in chicken stock and thickening.
7. 7. Assemble the cupcakes by placing a fried chicken thigh on top of each cornbread base, then piping the mashed potatoes on top and drizzling with gravy.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different flavors of cornbread, such as adding cheese or jalapeños. You can also use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs, or try boneless, skinless chicken tenders.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American