Oven-Fried Chilli Chicken

Lightly spiced, crisp chicken pieces marinated in ginger and garlic, then double-breaded and baked until golden and tender.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 416 kcals 2496 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.1 grams 156.4 grams
Fat 19.8 grams 118.8 grams
Protein 33.1 grams 198.6 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
piece
Egg
large, free-range, beaten
Fruits
1
tbsp
1
piece
Lemon
cut into wedges to serve
GrainsCereals
4
slice
White Bread
processed into crumbs
Meat
800
g
Chicken
pieces, skinned and pricked with a fork
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
1
tsp
Salt
for the marinade
0.25
tsp
Salt
for the breadcrumbs
0.25
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
0.5
tsp
Cumin
ground
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Oil
for the marinade
3
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for the roasting pan
Vegetables
15
g
Ginger
large knob, peeled and roughly chopped
3
piece
Green Chillies
cut in half with stalks, seeds, and membranes removed

Steps

  • Crush the ginger, garlic, and chillies in a mortar to make a paste and combine with the other marinade ingredients.
  • Coat the chicken in the paste and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 225°C.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a roasting pan in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Season the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Dredge each chicken piece in the breadcrumbs, then dip in beaten egg, and coat again in crumbs.
  • Place chicken on the baking sheet and bake at 225°C for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 200°C, turn the chicken, and bake for 15 to 25 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken on a dish with lemon wedges.