Peri peri fried chicken

3m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, add all marinade ingredients and stir to combine. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 3 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, combine all coating ingredients.
  3. 3Toss chicken pieces in the dry mix to coat well, then place on rack or plate.
  4. 4Heat oil in a large saucepan to 175C/350F. Fry chicken in batches for 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  5. 5Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 75C/165F).
  6. 6Place on a rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. 7Serve with your favourite sides.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Thighs and drumsticks
  • 300 ml Buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp Nando’s hot/medium rub
  • 1 tsp Chicken stock powder
  • 2 tbsp Nando’s hot/medium sauce
  • 1.5 cups Plain flour
  • 0.5 cup Corn flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 3 tbsp Nando’s hot/medium rub
  • 1 tsp Chicken stock powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion granules
  • 1 litre oil for frying

Equipment

large bowlspoonmeasuring cuplarge saucepan/fryertongsmeat thermometerplate/rackpaper towels