When your family need a treat, cook up a batch of this spicy, Southern fried crunchy chicken, served with ruby slaw.
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Ingredients
8 pieces chicken, bone in
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
Salt & pepper
600ml buttermilk
300g plain flour
Vegetable oil, to fry
For the ruby slaw:
1 red onion, peeled and grated
1 large beetroot, peeled and grated
200g red cabbage, grated
100g mayonnaise
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Arrange the chicken in a single layer a baking dish. Mix the spices, salt and pepper into the buttermilk and pour over the chicken. Cover with cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight if possible.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Season the flour with salt and pepper and pour into a shallow dish. Add enough oil to a large saucepan to come half way up the sides. Heat to 170C over a medium high heat.
Drain the chicken, and turn in the flour to evenly coat each piece. Shake off any excess flour and add to the oil, turning occasionally for 10-15 minutes. Place in the oven to keep warm while the rest of the chicken is cooking.
When all the chicken is cooked, assemble the slaw. Place all the ingredients in the a large bowl, and mix thoroughly to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.