We've been experimenting with some different fried chicken recipes recently, and on Friday we finally nailed it! So I thought I'd record the recipe here. Mostly so I can find it again, but also to share the joy.
No pics yet, I was too busy experimenting / eating! Will take some next time I make it and add them in...
Adapted from this recipe for "Better than KFC Oven Fried Chicken"
Ingredients
4-6 chicken thighs
1 egg, beaten
200g plain flour
1.5 tbsp Season-All
(we use Knorr Aromat All Purpose Savoury Seasoning)
1 tsp white pepper
2 tsp paprika
Milk
Oil (we use mild olive oil)
A roasting tray with a trivet
Method
1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl, pour over milk so the chicken is just covered, and leave to soak for at least 30 minutes (up to 3 hrs).
2. Preheat oven to 200°C.
3. Prepare the chicken coatings - use one bowl for the beaten egg, and a second to mix together the flour and seasonings.
4. Take each piech of chicken in turn, drain the excess milk, dip in the egg, the coat well with the seasoned flour.
5. Put a small frying pan on a high heat with about 0.5cm oil in the bottom. Have your roasting tray (preferably with a trivet / grill in the bottom) ready on the side.
6. Quickly fry each piece of chicken in the frying pan, turning to ensure it is completely covered in the oil, then place on the trivet in the roasting tray.
7. Roast the chicken pieces for 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking to ensure an even bake.
8. Test the chicken with a skewer to make sure the juices run clear, then set aside for 10 minutes for the meat to rest before serving.
