Just like you-know-who's but much better for you...
updated 9/24; original 2015
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| Classic American comfort food made 'Skinnier' and healthier |
THIS IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE POPULAR 'SOUTHERN SPICED UN-FRIED CHICKEN' first posted in 2015; now includes a dairy-free option
These succulent crispy pieces of chicken have astounded many -- despite looking very unhealthy, they're low-fat, low-calorie and, without too much salt, beautifully spiced (inspired by a high street brand!)
They're perfect at room temperature but also wonderful hot.
In frugal times, they turn economy chicken into something very special.
Best of all, they are easy and part prepped ahead.
Options are given for supermarket chicken which needs tenderising with dairy or plant yoghurt and for upmarket chooks with flesh that is alfready tender and succulent (independent or Kosher butchers)
The energetic 60's+ couple who tested the recipe pronounced the chicken 'sensational' and also loved the Waldorf Salad served with it.
The recipe includes alternate spicing for (a) those who haven't had a chance to build up their spice cupboard and (b) for children or those wanting a mellower take.
Cost: £7.50'ish for standard small-med chicken; more for independent/Kosher; less for chicken portions
Feeds: 6-8 (half recipe works well for small households)
Ingred:
1 whole chicken, backbone removed (kept for stock), in 8 pieces (breasts halved, legs divided into drumstick, thighs + wings); OR a kilo of breasts (halved), thighs, drumsticks and/or wings
The energetic 60's+ couple who tested the recipe pronounced the chicken 'sensational' and also loved the Waldorf Salad served with it.
The recipe includes alternate spicing for (a) those who haven't had a chance to build up their spice cupboard and (b) for children or those wanting a mellower take.
Cost: £7.50'ish for standard small-med chicken; more for independent/Kosher; less for chicken portions
Feeds: 6-8 (half recipe works well for small households)
Ingred:
1 whole chicken, backbone removed (kept for stock), in 8 pieces (breasts halved, legs divided into drumstick, thighs + wings); OR a kilo of breasts (halved), thighs, drumsticks and/or wings
(If chicken is already tender), 3-4 eggs
SPICES (ideally)
2 tsp celery salt
1/2-1 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
OR 2-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning with extra cayenne to tasteOR for children, 2 tsp dried tarragon, 2/3 tsp rosemary, 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (best) or 4 tsp dried
125 gm/4.5 oz homemade breadcrumbs (stale bread blitzed in a blender), preferred; cheaper & nicer OR panko (the best you can afford)
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