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