Southern-Fried Buttermilk Chicken with Tomato Salsa

Crispy buttermilk-soaked chicken pieces served with a sweet and tangy tomato, sweetcorn, and chilli salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 870 kcals 3480 kcals
Carbohydrates 83.2 grams 332.8 grams
Fat 38 grams 152 grams
Protein 48.8 grams 195.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
400
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Finely grated zest only
1
piece
Lime
Juice only
GrainsCereals
Meat
1
piece
Chicken
Whole, jointed into 10 portions
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1.5
tsp
1.5
tsp
1.5
tsp
2
tsp
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Roughly chopped
1
unit
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
For shallow frying
Vegetables
300
g
Tomatoes
Finely chopped
2
piece
Red Chillies
Finely chopped
300
g
Sweetcorn
Tinned, drained and rinsed

Steps

  • Whisk buttermilk and salt, then coat chicken and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Bring chicken to room temperature and preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Combine flour, lemon zest, and all spices in a bowl.
  • Dredge each chicken piece in the spiced flour mixture until coated.
  • Heat 1cm of oil in an ovenproof frying pan until a breadcrumb sizzles.
  • Fry chicken pieces skin-side down in batches for 3 minutes per side until golden.
  • Transfer pan to oven and bake for 15 minutes until juice runs clear.
  • Drain cooked chicken on kitchen paper and keep warm while finishing batches.
  • Melt sugar in a pan over high heat until it becomes golden caramel.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Add chillies, sweetcorn, vinegar, and lime juice and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and seasoning, then serve alongside the chicken.