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Southern Chicken Fondue

Southern Chicken Fondue Recipe

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Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American/Southern
Calories 1392.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 red serrano chili, seeded and crushed (we skipped when making for children)
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 medium egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 pint oil, for frying

Garnish

  • parsley sprig
  • wedges tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in a shallow dish or bowl.
  • Mix orange juice, chile, garlic and parsley together, and pour over the chicken.
  • Stir, cover lightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Make batter by sifting flours into a mixing bowl, then stir in the peppers.
  • Make a well in the center and add the egg.
  • Gradually add the milk, drawing the flour in from the sides of the bowl to form a smooth batter.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes, then stir well just before using.
  • Heat the oil to 350 degrees in the fondue pot, and carefully place over the lighted burner.
  • Place the chicken in serving bowls and garnish with parsley and tomato.
  • Thread the chicken onto fondue forks, dip into the batter, and cook in the hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and tomato.
  • Serve with corn relish, corn fritters and corn bread.

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Nutrition

Serving: 242gCalories: 1392.9kcalCarbohydrates: 31.7gProtein: 36.4gFat: 125.5gSaturated Fat: 19.4gCholesterol: 143.7mgSodium: 131.1mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 1.6g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Chicken, Inexpensive, Meat, Poultry, Stove Top
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