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Kukulhu bis (Maldivian fried chicken)

Chicken pieces marinated in turmeric, garlic and chilli, then fried until the skin is golden and crispy. A must at festive meals and street snacks.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

445 kcal per serving

Protein
36.8 g
Carbohydrates
7.3 g
of which sugars
2.1 g
Fat
29.5 g
of which saturated fat
6.3 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Crush the garlic, finely chop the chillies and onion, then mix them with the turmeric, salt, pepper and lime juice.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces in this marinade and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  3. Lightly drain the chicken and dust it with flour, turning to coat well.
  4. Heat the oil to 175 °C in a large pan.
  5. Fry the pieces for 6 to 8 minutes, until well golden and no longer pink at the centre.
  6. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Place the marinated chicken on a rack, drizzle with a little oil and bake at 200 °C for 35 minutes.

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