Fried Chicken with Spicy Sauce (Poulet frit avec sauce pimentée)

Poulet frit avec sauce pimentée, or Fried Chicken with Spicy Sauce, is a popular dish in Congolese cuisine. The crispy fried chicken combined with the spicy sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Fried Chicken with Spicy Sauce (Poulet frit avec sauce pimentée)

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. In another dish, beat the eggs.
  4. Place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
  5. Dip each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs, ensuring it is fully coated.
  6. Fry the chicken in the preheated oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes per side.
  7. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Drizzle the spicy sauce over the fried chicken before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Shallow dishes for coating Small saucepan

Tools

Tongs Whisk Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Poulet frit avec sauce pimentée with a side of rice and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy chicken, double coat the chicken in the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before frying.

Cost

$15