Fried chicken

Name: Fried chicken
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoon sea salt; 1 litre water; 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces on the bone; 200 millilitre buttermilk, well shaken; 150 millilitre hot sauce, plus extra to serve; 100 gram coarse polenta (eg Ceres brand; available at organic shops or specialist food stores); 2/3 cup self-raising flour (100g); 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra to serve; pinch cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; vegetable oil or lard, for shallow-frying; thinly sliced spring onion, to serve; tangy coleslaw, to serve

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Fried chicken in a spicy, crunchy coating makes a delicious treat every once in a while, also a perfectly comforting side with an added punch.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
1 litre water
1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces on the bone
200 millilitre buttermilk, well shaken
150 millilitre hot sauce, plus extra to serve
100 gram coarse polenta (eg Ceres brand; available at organic shops or specialist food stores)
2/3 cup self-raising flour (100g)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra to serve
pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
vegetable oil or lard, for shallow-frying
thinly sliced spring onion, to serve
tangy coleslaw, to serve