🍗 Fried Chicken with Cheesy Lasagna 🍝
A perfect comfort food combo—crispy, golden fried chicken paired with a creamy, cheesy lasagna. This hearty and satisfying dish will leave you full and happy, with the flavors blending together perfectly!
📌 Ingredients:
For the Fried Chicken:
8 chicken wings (or pieces of your choice)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Cheesy Lasagna:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 cup marinara sauce
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
🍽 Instructions:
Fried Chicken:
Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
In another bowl, beat the egg and add the buttermilk.
Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 7-10 minutes per side. Set aside to drain on paper towels.
Cheesy Lasagna:
Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up into crumbles. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Layer the Lasagna: In a baking dish, layer the lasagna by spreading some of the meat sauce on the bottom. Follow with a layer of lasagna noodles, a scoop of ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, ending with a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake the Lasagna: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
Plate the cheesy lasagna and top with freshly baked fried chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Enjoy this delightful and filling meal that combines crispy fried chicken with rich, cheesy lasagna. A comforting combination that will please everyone! 😋🍽