Cornflake Cajun Chicken With Red Cole Slaw
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
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For the chicken legs
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 4 tablespoons tomato relish, plus extra
- tomato relish, for serving
- 4 tablespoons plain flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon English mustard
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 14 ounces corn flakes, crushed
- 4 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
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For the red slaw
- 1 1⁄2 lbs red cabbage, shredded
- 2 Spanish onions, finely sliced
- 9 ounces carrots, grated
- 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
directions
- Put the chicken legs into a saucepan and cover with water or chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Leave to cool in the liquid.
- Carefully pull pack the skin from the chicken and spread the legs with tomato relish. Using your fingers push the skin back up over the chicken.
- Tip the flour onto a plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the mustard with the beaten egg and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes with the Cajun seasoning and mustard seeds.
- Coat the chicken first in the flour, followed by the beaten egg, and roll finally in the cornflake and Cajun spice mixture.
- Put the chicken on a tray then leave to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat the olive oil and garlic in a frying pan and fry the chicken legs until golden on all sides. Transfer to the oven and bake a further 15 minutes until the chicken is tender when pierced with a knife.
- Toss the cabbage, onions, carrot vinegar and oil together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and moisten with the mayonnaise. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley.
- Serve the chicken legs on top of the slaw and accompany with roast new potatoes and a spicy tomato relish.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)