Maryland Chicken with Banana Fritters and Cornbread

Crispy breaded chicken served alongside sweet homemade cornbread and deep-fried battered banana chunks.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1561.3 kcals 6245.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 162.1 grams 648.5 grams
Fat 83.2 grams 332.8 grams
Protein 46.4 grams 185.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
30
g
Butter
dotted on chicken
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten, for cornbread
250
ml
200
g
Butter
melted
Fruits
3
piece
Banana
cut into thick chunks
GrainsCereals
225
g
300
g
175
g
Plain Flour
for batter
Liquids
100
ml
Water
ice-cold
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breast
skin left on
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
1
1
Oil
for frying
1
1
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Coat chicken breasts in beaten egg then breadcrumb mixture.
  • Fry chicken in oil for 12 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Dab chicken with 30g butter and bake on a sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Mix flour, polenta, icing sugar, and baking powder while preheating an ovenproof dish.
  • Whisk in beaten egg, milk, and melted 200g butter to the dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into the hot dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan until it reaches frying temperature.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, and water into a smooth batter and coat banana chunks.
  • Deep fry bananas for 5 minutes until crispy.
  • Arrange chicken, cornbread, and fritters on a platter to serve.