Peri peri chicken with potato cakes

Name: Peri peri chicken with potato cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 3 1/2 teaspoon peri peri spice mix; 1 large zucchini; 3 large potatoes, peeled; 2 tablespoon plain flour; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional); 1 tablespoon chopped coriander; 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil; 1/2 cup reduced-fat natural yogurt; mixed salad, to serve

Jun 27, 2013 2:00pm

Serves 4
15 mins preparation
30 mins cooking

ingredients

- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 3 1/2 teaspoon peri peri spice mix
- 1 large zucchini
- 3 large potatoes, peeled
- 2 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
- 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat natural yogurt
- mixed salad, to serve

method

- 1
  Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Toss chicken with 3 teaspoons of the peri peri spice mix to coat tightly. Place chicken on prepared tray. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned and cooked.
- 2
  Meanwhile, coarsely grate zucchini and potato. Place in a colander. Using hands, squeeze out excess liquid, then transfer to a medium bowl, Add flour and remaining spice mix; mix well. Add egg, cheese and coriander. Season to taste.
- 3
  Heat half the oil in a large trying pan over moderately high heat. Cooking 4 at a time, place &frac14 cup of potato mixture in hot pan and flatten to 5mm thick. Cook for 2 minutes or until browned underneath. Turn; cook for 2 minutes or until browned and cooked.
- 4
  Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm. Place potato cakes and chicken on serving plates. Top with yoghurt. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve with salad.