Southern-fried Chicken

Serves 4


Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts
salt and pepper
3 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
finely grated rind and juice 1 lemon
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red chilli pepper, deseeded and chopped
vegetable oil for frying
¾ cup (85g) plain flour
lemon wedges and coriander sprigs, to garnish


Method:

• Remove the skin from the chicken breast. Place the chicken in a shallow dish. Make several incisions in the chicken portions and season well with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander and 2 tsp ground cumin and sprinkle over the chicken. Mix the rind and juice of the lemon with the soy sauce, then add the coriander, thyme, onion, garlic and chilli. Pour over the chicken, making sure it is well covered by the mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Half fill a deep fat pan or fryer with the oil and heat to 190°C (375°F). Put the flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining paprika, cumin and coriander and mix well. Dip the chicken pieces in the flour to thoroughly coat. Deep fry the chicken, 4 pieces at a time, for approximately 15 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Serve garnished with lemon wedges and coriander sprigs.