Main Meals

Traditional fried chicken

4
Easy
10 minutes, plus overnight marinading
30 minutes

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Ingredients

Method
  • 4 chicken legs
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 500 ml buttermilk
  • 300 g breadcrumbs
  • 125 butter, melted
  • 1 - 2 t cayenne pepper
  • 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
  • 1 - 2 t mixed herbs
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste

Method

Ingredients

Pour the buttermilk over the chicken pieces, cover and keep in fridge overnight.

Mix together the remaining ingredients and place on a baking tray or in a large dish. Line a baking tray with foil and place it in the oven until it's very hot.

Wipe the buttermilk off the chicken then roll them in the crumb mixture and pat the mixture all over the chicken.

Fry the pieces in very hot oil for about 15 minutes.

For a healthier version, place them on the hot baking tray and bake for 30 minutes at 180°C until cooked through and crispy.

Do not turn the pieces. If you like, turn on the grill for an extra crisping.

Serve with spicy coleslaw, potato salad, fried chips or mashed potato.

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Abigail Donnelly

Recipe by: Abigail Donnelly

Nothing excites Woolworths TASTE's Food Director quite as much as the challenge of dreaming up recipes with innovative new foods – or the thrill of creating deliciousness on a plate with the humblest of ingredients. With Abi by your side, you’ll be a cooking expert in no time at all.

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