A whole chicken first simmered with herbs, garlic and spices, then deep-fried until golden and crisp.
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TOTAL TIME
65 mins
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DIFFICULTY
medium
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CALORIES
450 kcal
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PROTEIN
35g
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CARBS
12g
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Ingredients
12 items
check_circle1 whole chicken, cleaned and at room temperature
check_circle1 slice of onion
check_circle2 tsp of mustard
check_circle1 tsp thyme leaves
check_circle1 tsp rosemary
check_circle1/2 cup of chopped parsley
check_circle1 teaspoon baking soda
check_circle3 cloves of garlic, crushed
check_circle2 dried hot chillies
check_circle1 stock cube, optional
check_circleBlack pepper and salt, to taste
check_circle2 l of vegetable oil
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Preparation Steps
1
Add the chicken to a pot with the onion, mustard, thyme leaves, rosemary, parsley, garlic, black pepper, stock cube, chilli and a teaspoon of baking soda.
2
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3
Cook until the chicken is completely done.
4
Check the doneness with a fork before removing it and set it aside.
5
Heat 2 litres of vegetable oil and fry the whole chicken until golden.
6
Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.