Chicken-Mashed Potato Bowl

You can make this with grilled chicken to make it healthier if you choose.  

CHICKEN-MASHED POTATO BOWL
(serves 4)

Ingredients:
*1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
*2 cups all purpose flour
*1 teaspoon corn starch
*2 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1/2 teaspoon paprika
*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
*1/8 teaspoon onion powder
*1 cup butter milk
*1 egg, beaten
*1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
*8 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1/2 cup butter,
*1/2 cup whole milk
*2 tablespoons oil (from pan drippings)
*4 tablespoons all purpose flour
*1 ( ounce) can chicken stock
*2 cups frozen corn, heated
*2 cups Colby Jack Cheese

Directions:
~In a pie plate (or shallow dish), whisk egg and buttermilk together and set aside.
~In another pie plate (or shallow dish or zip-loc bag), combine 2 cups flour, corn starch, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and  onion powder.
~Dip chicken into milk mixture and then into flour mixture, making sure all sides are coated.  Repeat and place on a large plate.
~Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1/2 -2 hours.
~In a large cast iron pan (or heavy skillet), heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees.
~Fry chicken until pieces are a golden brown and fully cooked.
~Drain on paper towels and set aside.
~While chicken is in the refrigerator, boil potatoes until they are fork tender.
~Drain water from potatoes.
~Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, butter and milk.
~Mash until potatoes are smooth.
~Keep potatoes covered to stay hot while to fry up the chicken.
~Drain most of the oil into a container, leaving about 2 tablespoons in pan.
~Heat up oil.
~Whisk in four tablespoons flour, until smooth (I like to whisk for about a minute).
~Add chicken stock, and whisk until it thickens, set aside.
~Heat up corn in microwave or stovetop.
~In four good sized bowls, Add a layer of mashed potatoes into bowl, layer of corn, and a layer of chicken.
~Next spoon over your desired amount of gravy.
~Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese and serve while hot (I sometimes will pot it in the oven at 350 for 5-10 minutes).