Name: Hot chicky-wedge cones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Chilli sauce; 1/2 cup light sour cream; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 long red chillies, chopped finely; 3 long green onions, ends trimmed, chopped finely; Wedges; 3/4 cup plain flour; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoon paprika; 24 chicken tenderloins, cut in half lengthways; 1 kilogram frozen potato wedges; salt, to season; vegetable oil, to shallow-fry

Hot chicky-wedge cones

The perfect American dish for those that love spice! These lemon and paprika crumbed chicken tenderloins are brilliant served with delicious thick-cut potato wedges and a creamy chilli sauce.

Serves 12

Prep

15M

Cook

30M

Total

45M

Ingredients

Chilli sauce

1/2 cup light sour cream

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 long red chillies, chopped finely

3 long green onions, ends trimmed, chopped finely

Wedges

3/4 cup plain flour

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind

2 tablespoon paprika

24 chicken tenderloins, cut in half lengthways

1 kilogram frozen potato wedges

salt, to season

vegetable oil, to shallow-fry

Method

1.To make sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate until required.

2.Combine breadcrumbs, lemon rind and paprika in a bowl. Place flour in a and egg in two separate bowls. Toss each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg and coat in breadcrumb mixture. Place on tray. Cover with cling wrap and place in fridge for 30 minutes to chill.

3.Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Place wedges on baking tray, and bake according to packet instructions or until golden and cooked. Season with salt.

4.Add oil to frying pan to halfway up the side and heat. Add half the chicken and shallow-fry for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked. Transfer to plate lined with paper towel. Reheat oil and repeat with remaining chicken. Season with salt.

5.Divide wedges and chicken among paper cones. Top with a good spoonful of chilli sauce.

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