Cornflake Cajun Chicken With Red Cole Slaw Recipe

Name: Cornflake Cajun Chicken With Red Cole Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks; 4 tablespoons tomato relish, plus extra; tomato relish, for serving; 4 tablespoons plain flour; ½ teaspoon salt and pepper; ½ teaspoon English mustard; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons milk; 14 ounces corn flakes, crushed; 4 tablespoons cajun seasoning; ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 12 lbs red cabbage, shredded; 2 Spanish onions, finely sliced; 9 ounces carrots, grated; 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 8 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Servings: persons

12 chicken drumsticks
4 tablespoons tomato relish, plus extra
tomato relish, for serving
4 tablespoons plain flour
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
½ teaspoon English mustard
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
14 ounces corn flakes, crushed
4 tablespoons cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 12 lbs red cabbage, shredded
2 Spanish onions, finely sliced
9 ounces carrots, grated
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
8 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1
Put the chicken legs into a saucepan and cover with water or chicken stock.
2
Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
3
Leave to cool in the liquid.
4
Carefully pull pack the skin from the chicken and spread the legs with tomato relish.
5
Using your fingers push the skin back up over the chicken.
6
Tip the flour onto a plate and season with salt and pepper.
7
Combine the mustard with the beaten egg and set aside.
8
In a separate bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes with the Cajun seasoning and mustard seeds.
9
Coat the chicken first in the flour, followed by the beaten egg, and roll finally in the cornflake and Cajun spice mixture.
10
Put the chicken on a tray then leave to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
11
Preheat the oven to 375F.
12
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a frying pan and fry the chicken legs until golden on all sides.
13
Transfer to the oven and bake a further 15 minutes until the chicken is tender when pierced with a knife.
14
Toss the cabbage, onions, carrot vinegar and oil together in a large bowl.
15
Season with salt and pepper and moisten with the mayonnaise.
16
Sprinkle over the chopped parsley.
17
Serve the chicken legs on top of the slaw and accompany with roast new potatoes and a spicy tomato relish.

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 chicken drumsticks, 4 tablespoons tomato relish, plus extra, tomato relish, for serving, 4 tablespoons plain flour, and more.

Yes, Cornflake Cajun Chicken With Red Cole Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornflake Cajun Chicken With Red Cole Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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