Recipe Loaded drumstick

Ingredients

  • 1L Macphie Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  • 1kg chicken legs
  • 1L buttermilk
  • Garlic
  • 50g sriracha
  • 300g plain white flour
  • 1-2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt & pepper
  • 250g grated mozzarella
  • 200g pepperoni
  • Chives

Method

  1. In a large container, mix the buttermilk, grated garlic and sriracha, submerge the chicken legs into the mix, cover and store in a fridge to marinade over night.

  2. In a suitable mixing bowl add the flour smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and salt & pepper, mix through.

  3. Pre heat a deep fryer to 160°C

  4. In a suitable saucepan, heat the Macphie Cheddar Cheese Sauce over a low heat for a few minutes mix through the mozzarella, until melted. Keep warm.

  5. Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, then dip them into the spice and flour mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.

  6. Fry the chicken legs until golden and cooked through (75°C Internal).

  7. Once cooked, allow to rest for 5 mins, and cool slightly.

  8. To finish dip the chicken legs into the Macphie Cheddar Cheese Sauce with added mozzarella, sprinkle over chives and pepperoni slices.

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