CRISPY AND SPICY CHICKEN

CRISPY AND SPICY CHICKEN
this is my version of KFC CRISPY CHICKEN
1 kg CHICKEN dissect into pieces wash and drain.
1 tsp Red chilli powder
3 tblspn lemon juice
4 tbspn yoghurt
1 tblspn crushed garlic
1 tblspn lemon pepper
1 tblspn chilli flakes
Salt to taste
STEAM CHICKEN for about +- 20minutes on a medium heat, add a bit more water if it’s still at the *bleed* stage,  allow to simmer for a bit longer.
Remove from stove and cool meat.

CRISPY  COATING FOR CHICKEN:
2 cups bread crumbs
add 1 cup SESAME seeds
2 cups maizena
2 cups crushed corn flakes
add 2 tblspns mixed herbs
2 tblspns parsley
2 tblspns oregano
2 tblspn lemon pepper
2 tblspn Zinger Spice ** Optional
2 tblspn aromat
2 tblspn bbq spice
2 tblspn garlic powder
2 tblspn onion powder
MIX all ingredients to incorporate it thoroughly.
*** PLEASE add salt as per your preference I don’t add any salt as I find the ingredients are salty enough.

6 beaten eggs add
1 tblspn of paprika to it
and chopped fresh parsley
mix in .
Take a chicken piece and roll it in beaten eggs then roll it in CRISPY COATING
do this with all the meat.
do a DOUBLE COAT for a crispier CHICKEN.
DEEP FRY:
when oil becomes hot fry chicken pieces on medium heat till it turns golden and crispy.
drain in absorbent paper towels.
use a later foil in a large oven platter,,,
stack the CHICKEN pieces in it and turn up the heat to keep it warm.
Serve with KETTLE fries
your favorite sauces and a hearty salad
PHOTO AND RECIPE: Leyla Randera