Bajan Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Bajan Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs whole chickens; seasoning, mix (see below); vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1 cup all-purpose flour; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3 1/2 cups unseasoned breadcrumbs; SEASONING MIX; 2 medium onions; 2 parsley sprigs, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 scotch bonnet peppers or 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 lime, juice of; salt

Servings: persons

4 lbs whole chickens
seasoning, mix (see below)
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 1/2 cups unseasoned breadcrumbs
SEASONING MIX
2 medium onions
2 parsley sprigs, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 scotch bonnet peppers or 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 lime, juice of
salt

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add chicken, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
3
Prepare Seasoning Mix.
4
Drain chicken and pat it dry.
5
Cool completely, then cut into 8 serving pieces.
6
Cut a long, deep pocket in meaty part of each piece, filling each pocket with about 2 tablespoons of Seasoning Mix.
7
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375F (190C) or until a 1-inch bread cube turns golden brown in 50 seconds.
8
On a large plate, combine flour, salt and pepper; coat chicken pieces, shaking off any excess flour.
9
Dip pieces into beaten eggs, then roll them in bread crumbs to coat thoroughly.
10
Fry in batches (without crowding) until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
11
Drain on paper towels.
12
Seasoning Mix:
13
Peel and coarsely chop onions.
14
Place them with remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor fitted with the steel blade.
15
Process 1 to 2 minutes, until fairly smooth. (This mixture can be spooned into a jar and refrigerated several weeks for use as needed.).

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs whole chickens, seasoning, mix (see below), vegetable oil, for deep-frying, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Bajan Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bajan Fried Chicken

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