Name: Saver Fried Chicken
Ingredients: For the marinade; 600ml/1 pint buttermilk; 6 tbsp coriander, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 shallots, finely chopped; ½ tsp dried chilli flakes; 1 tbsp salt; 4 chicken thighs, skinless; For the coating; 6 tbsp plain flour; ½ tsp celery salt; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp paprika; To cook the chicken; 200ml vegetable oil

Step 1:

Preparation method

Step 2:

For the marinade, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and coat the chicken in a shallow dish. Cover and leave to marinate overnight in the fridge.

Step 3:

Combine all the ingredients for the coating. Remove the chicken from the marinade and dip into the spiced flour. Coat thoroughly and return to the fridge for a further 45 minutes.

Step 4:

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

Step 5:

Heat the vegetable oil to in a deep heavy-bottomed saucepan, until a breadcrumb sizzles and browns when dropped in it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous – do not leave unattended!). Add the chicken and fry until golden all over. Remove and place on a baking sheet.

Step 6:

Transfer to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Saver Fried Chicken

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