FAKEAWAY – KFC! – 5sp
Who doesn’t love a good KFC? I know I do but I never allow myself to have it anymore given how calorific it is. Not one to be told I can’t have anything, I decided to create my own. I’ve been experimenting with a few different versions of this recipe and this one is definitely my favourite! It’s really quick and easy and best of all, can just be bunged in the oven and left to sizzle.
You can make this as authentic as is gets by using chicken drumsticks but it is slightly more points. If you want to make an even lower sp version you can also use chicken breast. It tastes lovely but isn’t quite as juicy as the drumstick alternative.
Ingredients
Serves 2 =11sp (previously 11pp) each (if using drumsticks) or 5sp (previously 8pp) each if using breast
For the chicken
6 x chicken drumsticks (skin on, approx 62g of meat) or (2 x 165g chicken breast, sliced)
1 tbsp plain flour, OXO Southern Fried Chicken seasoning, Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp polenta
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp salt
1 egg, well beaten
Serving Suggestions
1 butternut squash, cut into chips, seasoned with Cajun spice and roasted for 45 minutes
Large green side salad
Low fat coleslaw (don’t forget to add the extra points)
Method
Preheat the oven to 180c.
Start by popping your BNS chips in the oven if you are having them.
Pop the egg into a wide bowl and beat. Then in a separate wide bowl, mix together the flour, southern fried seasoning, Cajun, polenta and salt. Coat each chicken drumstick in the egg and then into the seasoning mixture and pop onto a baking tray sprayed with 1kal (if you have enough seasoning you can repeat this process on each leg twice but once will still make it lovely and tasty). Pop into the oven for around 35 minutes until golden and baked through. By this time your BNS chips should be cooked through.
Serve with a nice side salad and accompaniments of your choice.
Enjoy!
I tried this chicken last night, it is better than takeaway, my husband, who is a reluctant ww diner was blown away, I cannot stress to everyone how much they should try this recipe!!!
Ah I’m so pleased you both liked it Tina !! x
Hi where do you get the oxo southern fried seasoning from please?
I got mine from big ASDA Claire but I’ve seen it in Tesco too! x
Hi laura
I’ve tried quiet a few of your recipes now for my family and not one has dissappointed. Sadly I’ve only had chance to make this recipe once as can’t find oxo southern fried seasoning anywhere. Online it even says not available 🙁 is anything else you could recommend I could use instead please?? The kids liked it last time so I’m going to make it again if I can find a replacement for the oxo thanks
I haven’t been able to find it anywhere either Tyra!! You can either make the spice mix yourself (can send you the recipe) or try this which I’ve ordered so that I can try it next time http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Southern-Fried-Chicken-Coating-Mix-Tordak-fried-chicken-coating-mix-KFC-style-/172279346429?varId=471100421609
Hi Laura
Thanks for your reply. ill have a look thank you. Maybe they’ve stopped making the oxo , shame cause it’s a lovely recipe.
Thanks again
Hi, could you send me the recipe for the homemade seasoning you mentioned above as I can’t find the oxo stuff anywhere and we’re supposed to be eating this on Friday. Thanks x
Hi Charlotte, of course it’s :
1 tsp each dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, paprika, Chilli powder, white pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, mustard powder and
2 tsp salt 🙂
Hi Laura, I’d love to make your Fakeaway KFC but can’t find the oxo seasoning anywhere. Can you please email me the seasoning recipe you use as an alternative. Thanks very much. Cat
Hi Cat, of course the alternative is as follows:
1 tsp each of dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, paprika, Chilli powder, white pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, mustard powder and
2 tsp salt . Hope you like it 🙂
Thanks Laura, much appreciated! Can’t wait to try the recipe x
LOVED your Fakeaway KFC! Really really tasty! Will make it again and again! Thanks.
Laura, would you still add the cajun seasoning if you make your own spice mix as above??? Kate x
Yes I would Kate ? x
Laura,
Do you have the points for this now it’s flex?
Looks amazing, thank you xxx