1kg      Chicken. Skinless or Skin on (your choice)

 

300ml  Buttermilk

 

1 Pack   Spicy Joes Southern Fried Chicken Blend 250g

 

You will also need a good sized pan filled with fresh cooking oil.

 

1). Before marinating in buttermilk, score the chicken skin and flesh with a sharp knife, this lets the buttermilk soak in. It will give the meat a great flavour and help make it extra moist and juicy. Cut the chicken into small enough pieces to pick up, to ensure full cooking. 

2). Pour the buttermilk into a large bowl. Place the chicken into the buttermilk, massaging it with your fingers, making sure that the buttermilk gets into all the cuts and scores. Place into the fridge. If you’re in a hurry, 30 minutes will be enough to tenderise and prepare the chicken for frying. But, if you have the time, you can marinade it overnight!

3). After marinating for however long, take the chicken out of the fridge, and pour your Spicy Joes Fried Chicken Blend into a large bowl. 

4). One piece of chicken at a time, put the chicken into the mix and make sure that each piece is completely coated in the Fried Chicken Blend.

5). Bring your oil to the ideal temperature for frying, around 180 degrees  and fry each piece of chicken for around 8 - 10 minutes, making sure to turn halfway through. 

6). Cook in batches, 4 or 5 of pieces at a time, this does not over crowd the pan and helps to make sure that each piece is cooked all the way through perfectly. Transfer each piece to a plate with some kitchen roll to absorb excess oil, to stop your fried chicken being too greasy. 

7). Once cooked, serve on a large dish with fries, corn on the cob, beans and whatever dips or sauces that you like most, and enjoy! 

This is a total winner that everyone will enjoy; so much better and, of course, cheaper than what you would buy at a takeaway!