He Wasn’t Expecting This! Simple Dinner Surprise with a Romantic Twist

Sometimes the best date nights are at home! 💫

In this video, I surprised my husband with a cozy dinner featuring crispy country fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, and a simple yet romantic table setup 🕯️🌹

Watch how I brought it all together—from setting the table casually to plating the food and capturing his reaction!

Timestamps:
00:00– Intro
00:16 – Marinate Chicken
01:11 – Chicken Coating Preps
01:51 – Mash Potatoes
02:38 – Coat Chicken
03:29 – Gravy
04:16 – Frying Chicken
04:48 – Table Setup

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
•2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
•1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice, let sit for 10 min)
•1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
•1 tsp black pepper
•1 tsp Red chilli powder (optional for heat)
•1 tsp salt
•1/2 tsp paprika
•½ tsp garlic powder
•½ tsp onion powder
•2 eggs
•2 tbsp milk
•Little salt
•Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Gravy:
•2 tbsp butter
•2 tbsp flour
•1 cup whole milk
•½ cup chicken broth OR 1/2 cup water with 1 Chicken cube(optional, for extra flavor)
•Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potatoes:
•2 large potatoes, cubed
•2 tbsp butter
•1/4 cup milk
•Salt & pepper to taste
•1 tbsp fresh cream

👉 Perfect for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, or ways to make a regular night feel special without going over the top.

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