Southern-fried Chicken
4
Points®
Total time: 4 hr • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Enjoy the taste of America with these tasty Cajun seasoned chicken bites.
Ingredients
Skinless chicken drumstick
4 individual, (Buy 400g), fat trimmed
Chicken thigh, skinless, raw
450 g, (Buy 4x125g) fat trimmed
Buttermilk
1 cup(s), (250ml)
Plain flour
½ cup(s), (75g)
Cajun seasoning
1½ tbs
Potato(es)
500 g, chopped
Reduced fat oil spread
2 tsp
Lemon(s)
1 medium, cut into wedges for serving
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Combine chicken and ¾ cup (185ml) buttermilk in a shallow dish. Cover and place in fridge for 3 hours. Drain and discard buttermilk.
2
Combine flour and Cajun seasoning on a plate. Working with 1 piece at a time, toss chicken in flour mixture to coat. Transfer to a tray. Place in fridge for 15 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 240°C or 220°C fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place a wire rack over prepared tray and lightly spray rack with oil. Arrange chicken, in a single layer, on rack and lightly spray with oil. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 220°C or 200°C fan-forced. Turn chicken and bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, boil steam or microwave potato until tender. Drain. Mash in a large bowl with spread and remaining buttermilk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with mash and lemon wedges.
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