Southern Style Chicken

Southern Style Chicken is a crispy, golden-baked dish infused with a rich blend of spices, including thyme, allspice, paprika and sage, creating a flavourful and aromatic coating. With its tender, juicy meat wrapped in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, this comforting classic brings the flavour of Southern cooking to the table.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings Portions

Ingredients

1 tsp dried thyme heaped
1 tsp allspice heaped
1 tsp paprika heaped
1 tsp turmeric heaped
1 tsp oregano heaped
1 tsp sage
black pepper good grind
1 slice wholemeal bread crumbled into 30g fine breadcrumbs
1 large egg beaten free range
450 g chicken thighs skin removed
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp rapeseed oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4.
Mix all the spices and herbs together with the breadcrumbs, making sure they are well combined.
1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp sage, black pepper, 1 slice wholemeal bread
Beat the egg in a bowl and set aside.
1 large egg
Dredge the chicken with the flour, shaking off any excess and dip each chicken thigh into the beaten egg.
450 g chicken thighs, 1 tbsp plain flour
Toss the chicken pieces in the spicy breadcrumb mixture ensuring each thigh is thoroughly coated.
Lay the chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet and sprinkle any leftover spice mixture on top.
1 tsp rapeseed oil
Roast for 10 minutes, turn the pieces over and roast for another 10 minutes.
Check the chicken is cooked through and serve.

Notes

Southern Style Chicken Recipe tips:

You could use chicken breasts or turkey escallops with this coating.

When coating the chicken use just one hand and keep the other clean, otherwise you can get into a sticky mess!

You could add other spices. For a spicy kick try cayenne pepper, or give it a Chinese flavour with a pinch of Chinese five-spice

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