Chicken legs like at KFC
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can easily prepare crispy, golden chicken legs with a crunchy crust just like at the KFC restaurant—right at home. You can bake the chicken legs in the oven, which is healthier, or fry them in oil for a more authentic taste; in the latter case, add vegetable oil to the ingredient list. Follow the step-by-step recipe and cook delicious, mouthwatering chicken. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Mix mayonnaise, salt, 1/2 of the paprika, and add grated garlic.
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Step 3
Place the chicken drumsticks in the mayonnaise marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate for 30-60 minutes.
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Step 4
Grind the oat flakes in a blender, but not too finely—do not turn them into flour.
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Step 5
Mix flour, oat flakes, and paprika.
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Step 6
Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl.
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Step 7
Roll the chicken leg first in the dry mixture.
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Step 8
Dip into beaten egg.
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Step 9
Again coat the chicken leg in the flour mixture.
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Step 10
Next, there are two possible cooking methods: you can fry them in deep oil, or make the dish healthier by baking the chicken legs in the oven. To do this, place the chicken legs into a baking dish, which should be previously greased with vegetable oil.
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Step 11
Bake the chicken legs in the oven at 180 degrees for about 40 minutes, until cooked through. During cooking, you can baste the legs with the released juices to achieve a golden crust.
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Step 12
Chicken legs can be served with any side dish or without one. A vegetable salad goes perfectly with this dish. It turns out delicious and healthy!