Southern-Style [MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks with Peas & Mashed Potatoes

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Southern-Style [MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks with Peas & Mashed Potatoes

Name: Southern-Style [MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks with Peas & Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Ingredients: 4 [MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks; 300g Maris Piper potatoes; 50ml plant-based cream; 50g plant-based butter; 3 cloves garlic; 5g fresh thyme; 5g fresh rosemary; Salt & pepper to taste; 200g garden peas; Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon; 40g vegan bistro gravy granules; 560ml boiling water

20 November, 2025

Fried chicken in various forms has appeared in the cuisines of the Romans, Africans, Asians, and of course the Southern states of the USA, where it defines comfort food. Surprisingly, the modern US fried chicken recipe is credited to the Scots, and was brought to the US between the 17th and 19th centuries. The Scots dredged the chicken in flour and fried in oil, a departure from the boiling and baking methods common in other cuisines. African slaves then developed the recipe further, adding spices to create the iconic Southern fried chicken, often served with generous helpings of mashed potatoes and rich, warming gravy. Fried Chicken Day is celebrated on 6th of July in the US by enjoying many varieties - [MOCK]® has the best vegan fried chicken - try it for yourself!

4 servings

45 minutes

Ingredients

[MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks

4 [MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks

Mashed Potato

300g Maris Piper potatoes
50ml plant-based cream
50g plant-based butter
3 cloves garlic
5g fresh thyme
5g fresh rosemary
Salt & pepper to taste

Garden Peas

200g garden peas
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon

Gravy

40g vegan bistro gravy granules
560ml boiling water

Preparation

Prepare the [MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks

Fry the [MOCK]® Chicken Drumsticks for 4 minutes at 180ºC.

Prepare the mashed potatoes

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes, lower the heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. When the potatoes are almost done, heat the cream, butter, garlic, thyme and rosemary in a small saucepan over a low heat until the butter is melted. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add the warm cream mixture, blending it in with a potato masher, until potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Prepare the garden peas

Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the peas and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain them and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.