Get the best fried chicken and mashed potatoes at these five popular restaurants.
I’m not sure who took up fried chicken for breakfast, but whether you have it for breakfast or dinner, indulging in a country fried steak with its BFF, a delicious cup of mashed potatoes to soak up each bite, is a match made in heaven. Here are five chains where you can get the best country-fried steak paired with mashed potatoes for southern comfort food.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrell is definitely a fan favorite for a reason. When it comes to any side, they nail it, but mashed potatoes are the way to go for many diners. “We ordered southern fried chicken, fried chicken; dad ordered catfish and mom ordered grilled chicken tenders that were amazingly delicious. They were marinated in this amazing sauce that was so delicious! The green beans and mashed potatoes really filled you up with warm hot biscuits. Such a great choice,” according to a Yelp review.
Black Bear Diner
At Black Bear Diner, their BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak is usually served with eggs for breakfast, but it can be a great breakfast treat with a delicious mashed potato scotch. “The fried chicken is a must-try main dish! Enough said! So moist and flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside and the white sauce is to die for! It makes my mouth water,” said a reviewer on Yelp.
Denny’s
Denny’s doesn’t always get the love it deserves, but it often surprises diners with delicious dishes like the roast beef dinner. This dish consists of two sliced beef steaks, covered in country gravy and served with two sides (one of which should be their creamy mashed potatoes). “I tried the fried chicken for breakfast and OMG, I fell in love [tasted] it was homemade and the steak was as tender as a mother’s love,” said a TripAdvisor review.
HOP
IHOP is known for its breakfast, but it also has entries on the menu that come with nutritious sides meant for later in the day like mashed potatoes if you’d rather get those instead of home fries. Their juicy country roast has a delightful texture, juicy and tender while crispy on the outside.
Texas Roadhouse
I’ve been a longtime fan of Texas Roadhouse and I haven’t had anything from their menu that I haven’t liked. Their fried chicken is the same, with plenty of their delicious mashed potatoes to go with it. “I’ll tell you [you]the country is fried [steak] with white gravy is good, so good we should have got more to take home, they do it well, everything is fresh,” said a review on Tripadvisor.
Jess Kelly
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