Flaked Fried Chicken.

INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS

1) Self-rising flour - 1+1/2 cups
2) Cornstarch paste - 1/2 cup
3) Seasoning salt - 1+1/2 tbsps
4) Paprika - 2 +1/2 tbsps
5) Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
6) Italian-style salad dressing mix -4 tbsps

7) Dry onion soup mix - 3 tbsps
8) Spaghetti sauce - 4 tbsps
9) White sugar - 2 tsps
10) Crushed cornflakes cereal - 2 cups
11) Egg (beaten) - 1 no
12) Cold water - 1/2 CUP
13) Oil for frying - 2 cups
14) Chicken cut into medium size pieces - 8 nos


DIRECTIONS

1). Mix together the flour, cornstarch, seasoning salt, paprika, baking soda, dressing mix, soup mix, spaghetti sauce,1/4 cup of water and sugar in first bowl .

2).Place cereal crumbs in 2nd bowl.

3).Add eggs and little bit of water in the 3rd bowl.

4). Heat oil in a large pan . Preheat oven to 350 degrees .

5). Dip chicken pieces into batter (1st bowl), egg/water mixture, cereal crumbs, briefly into dry mix once more, then drop into hot oil skin side down. Brown for 3 to 4 minutes, then brown other side of each piece.

6). Place browned chicken pieces into a baking dish, and cover dish with aluminum foil leaving one side open for escaping steam.

7). Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender and juices run clear.

8).Remove cover and bake another 5 minutes to let coating become crisp.


:- Serve it hot after garnishing with some fresh vegetables.

Note:- 1 cup self-rising flour equalent to 1 cup All purpose flour (Maida) + 1 & 1/4 tsp Baking powder + a pinch of salt.


Recipe By
Kiran Mary.