Southern Friend Chicken
Indulge in a mouthwatering feast with this irresistible recipe featuring crispy Southern fried chicken, creamy coleslaw, and spicy wedges. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, this meal is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Serve up a plate of comfort and satisfaction for a satisfying and delicious dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- For the spicy wedges:
- 300g McCain Mexican Wedges
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch of smoked paprika
- For the southern fried chicken:
- 200g plain flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp hot paprika
- 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tsp English mustard powder
- 2 large eggs
- 150ml vegetable oil
- 8 chicken thighs & drumsticks
- For the coleslaw:
- 1/2 white cabbage
- 1 small onion, peeled
- 1 small carrot, peeled
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp natural yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 C/fan 200 C/Gas mark 7
- Sift the flour into a bowl and mix in the salt, black pepper, hot paprika, sweet smoked paprika and English mustard powder
- Beat 2 eggs in a separate bowl
- Dip the chicken thighs and drumsticks in the flour mixture, then in the egg, then in the flour mixture again
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan until very hot and fry the chicken in batches, until golden brown all over
- Place the fried chicken on kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil and then place on a roasting tray and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through
- While the chicken is cooking in the oven make the coleslaw by shredding the cabbage, carrots and onions. Put them in a big bowl, add the mayonnaise and yogurt, mix well and set aside
- Place the wedges in a bowl with the cayenne pepper and smoked paprika and mix well. Place on a roasting tray and cook as per pack instructions
- Serve the chicken alongside the coleslaw and a pile of spicy wedges
Yield
Serves 4
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