Crisp fried chicken

The Colonel's got nothing on this fried chicken recipe. Crisp, succulent and delicious; it will have you saying goodbye to takeaway.

INGREDIENTS:

1.6 kilogram chicken pieces

2 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning, plus 1/3 cup extra

600 millilitre buttermilk

2 cup self-raising flour, seasoned

vegetable oil, to deep-fry

1/4 cup sour cream

1 lemon, zest finely grated, cut into wedges

3/4 cup cream, whipped

mixed salad, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Score drumsticks. Cut breast pieces in half crosswise. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add seasoning and buttermilk; toss to coat. Cover with plastic food wrap; chill for 6 hours to marinate. Drain chicken; discard marinade.

2.Combine seasoned flour and extra seasoning in an extra-large resealable food storage bag. Add drained chicken. pieces. Hold bag closed tightly; shake vigorously until chicken pieces are coated evenly.

3. Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over moderate heat (oil is ready when a cube of bread crisps quickly without absorbing oil). Deep-fry chicken, in batches, for 10 minutes or until golden and cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels.

4. Whisk sour cream and zest in a bowl; fold in whipped cream. Serve chicken with lemon cream, salad and lemon wedges.

Enjoy!