FRIED CHICKEN
Ingredients
750 grams chicken with skin, cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone
1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
½ tablespoon paprika powder
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon onion powder
Juice of one lemon
Salt to taste
3 cups refined flour (maida)
Oil for deep frying
Method
1. Put the chicken in a large mixing bowl, add crushed peppercorns, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice and salt. Mix well and set aside for twelve hours.
2. For the coating, dip the chicken in a bowl of flour, shake off excess, dip it in a bowl of water. Repeat this procedure three times. Shake off any excess flour.
3. Heat sufficient in a large wok and fry the chicken in hot oil till crisp and golden in colour. Drain on absorbent paper.
4. Arrange them on serving plate and serve hot.