Colonel Merrett's Bucket of Chicken

Succulent chicken thighs and drumsticks boiled in stock, double-coated in spiced flour, and deep-fried until extra crisp and golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 789.1 kcals 3156.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.7 grams 214.6 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.5 grams
Protein 32.1 grams 128.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Flour
all purpose
CondimentsSauces
100
g
Mayonnaise
ready-made
Dairy
300
ml
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Thighs
on the bone
NutsSeeds
1
head
3
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
tsp
Cumin
ground
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
1
l
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
4
piece
Potatoes
baked and chilled overnight
0.5
piece
Savoy Cabbage
core removed and finely shredded
1
piece
Gherkin
trimmed and grated
2
piece
Carrots
trimmed, peeled, and grated
1
piece
Red Onion
peeled and finely sliced

Steps

  • Place chicken, garlic, and thyme in a large pan and cover with cold water.
  • Simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Chill the chicken in its stock in the fridge until cold.
  • Mix flour, cumin, cayenne, celery salt, mustard powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Remove chicken from stock and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Dredge each chicken piece in the spiced flour mixture.
  • Dip the floured chicken pieces into the milk.
  • Dredge the chicken in the spiced flour for a second time.
  • Fill a pan with vegetable oil until it is 10cm deep.
  • Heat the oil to 170°C.
  • Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Drain chicken on kitchen paper and keep warm.
  • Cut potatoes into wedges and fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until crisp.
  • Drain potato wedges on kitchen paper and keep warm.
  • Mix shredded vegetables with mayonnaise to create the coleslaw.
  • Serve the chicken, potato wedges, and coleslaw immediately.