Fried Chicken Dinner
Crispy fried chicken served with golden french fries and a creamy coleslaw. A classic comfort meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 850
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups frozen french fries
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, pour the 1 cup buttermilk over the 8 chicken pieces. Turn to coat, then let sit for 10 minutes while you prep.
- 2
In a shallow dish, whisk the 1 cup flour with the 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 3
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess.
- 5
Fry the chicken in batches, skin-side down, without crowding. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (165°F), about 12-15 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Meanwhile, bake the 4 cups frozen fries according to package directions, until crispy and golden, about 20-25 minutes.
- 7
In a bowl, mix the 4 cups coleslaw mix with the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Serve alongside the chicken and fries.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Large bowl
- Shallow dish
- Paper towels
- Baking sheet
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.



