When you have food allergies and intolerances, it’s virtually impossible to buy a takeaway and we love a KFC in this house – once in a while.
My husband thinks this is better than the real thing. Not so greasy and very crunchy and flavourful.
I’ve taken the ideas from Nigella Lawson and Nadiya Hussain, who both have great tips on making a southern fried chicken. Then I’ve altered the ingredients to Gluten and Dairy free.
I like to make a large supply of the dry mix, and keep in the food cupboard in an airtight container, so I an use it at a moment’s notice. nTrouble is, it doesn’t seem to last very long.
Southern Fried Chicken free from Dairy, Wheat and Corn
Southern Fried Chicken that tastes just like a KFC (in my husband's opinion) The idea has been adpated and combined from Nigella Lawson and Nadiya Hussein Recipes
Ingredients
- 6 each Chicken Thighs Skinned (optiional)
- 6 oz Gluten Free Flour I use Doves GF Bread flour as it doesn't contain corn
- 1 tsp Gluten Free Baking Powder Waitrose BP is wheat free
- 1½ tsp Salt
- ¾ tbsp Black Pepper I like coarsely ground
- ¼ tspn Cayenne Pepper pinch
- 1 tspn Onion granules
- 1 tsp Garlic Granules
- ½ tsp Mustard Powder optional if allergic to mustard
- ½ tsp Dried Ginger
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Paprika
Dairy Free Buttermilk Mix
- 1 cup Dairy Free Milk I use Koko Like Milk - which it is!
- 1 tblsp White Vinegar
Instructions
- Mix Dairy free milk and vinegar together, then let stand for 5 - 7 mins
- Preheat Oven to 180℃
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl
- Dip chicken into Dairy Free Buttermilk Mix then into dry mix coating as well as possible, then dip back into Wet mix and back into the dry mix.Do this with all pieces of chicken
- Heat vegetable oil about ¼ inch deep for shallow frying until very hot but not smoking.
- Fry the chicken on both sides until golden and crispy each side.
- Put the chicken on to a baking sheet and cook in the oven for approximately 30-45 minutes, (depending on the size of the portions) and the centre measures 165℉ (74℃)Or, make sure there's no pink juices in the middle of your chicken.
Notes
I like to use drumsticks, thighs or chicken quarters, and adjust the cooking times as needed.
This is so crunchy and tasty. I like to eat it with a sweet chilli sauce but it will go equally well with many other types of sauce as the mood takes you.