Crisp Chilli Chicken

Chicken pieces are brined, roasted, and coated in a spicy glaze and za'atar crumb, served with zesty lime mayonnaise.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1963.6 kcals 7854.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 117.2 grams 468.8 grams
Fat 128.1 grams 512.4 grams
Protein 85.5 grams 342.1 grams
Cook Time
130 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
330
g
Palm Sugar
Jaggery
CondimentsSauces
165
ml
Cider Vinegar
For glaze
0.5
tsp
25
ml
Cider Vinegar
For mayonnaise
1
tbsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Cut into wedges
GrainsCereals
300
g
Breadcrumbs
Fine and dried
Liquids
1
piece
Lime Juice
One squeeze
Meat
1
piece
Chicken Skin
From one chicken
1
piece
Chicken
Medium size, jointed
NutsSeeds
80
g
20
g
1
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
Lightly toasted
1
piece
Sea Salt
Flaky, to taste
50
g
Salt
Fine, for brine
15
piece
Garlic
Finely chopped
OilsFats
Vegetables
3
piece
Red Chillies
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Roast chicken skin at 200°C for 50 minutes until crisp, then chop into small pieces.
  • Boil 200ml water with paprika and salt, then mix with 800ml cold water.
  • Brine chicken in the mixture for 3 hours in the fridge, then rinse and dry.
  • Blend chillies and garlic into a coarse purée for the glaze.
  • Caramelize palm sugar in a pan, then stir in chilli purée and paste for 20 minutes.
  • Add cider vinegar to the glaze and simmer until it reaches a syrupy consistency.
  • Blend egg yolks, mustard, and vinegar, then slowly drizzle in sunflower oil to emulsify.
  • Fold lime pickle and lime juice into the mayonnaise and season.
  • Roast brined chicken pieces with olive oil for 30 minutes until two-thirds cooked.
  • Ladle half the glaze over the chicken and roast for 5 minutes.
  • Repeat the glazing process and roast until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, spices, and chopped chicken skin to create the za'atar crumb.
  • Coat the glazed chicken in the crumb and serve with lime mayonnaise and wedges.