Cult cuisine

There is no doubt that flavour is vastly related to memories and emotions. A homemade fried chicken or chicken casserole can make us feel nostalgic in an instant, creating a certain kind of emotion that is very close to our hearts – something not available in any sort of posh restaurant cuisine.

Here's to celebrating the joy of cooking with easy-to-make recipes, making use of Knorr's amazing Crispy Fried Chicken Mix, that tingles our taste buds, exploding in the form of joyous recollections.

FRIED CHICKEN

Ingredients

1 packet Knorr Crispy Fried Chicken Mix

¼ cup plain yoghurt

1 clove garlic, grated

2 tsp curry powder

Black pepper, freshly grounded

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

8 small chicken drums, skinless

5 cups crispy rice cereal

Vegetable oil for frying

Salt to taste

Method

Marinate the chicken pieces with Knorr Crispy Fried Chicken Mix for at least 1-2 hours before starting. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Mix yoghurt, garlic, 1½ teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, few pinches of black pepper and cayenne in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat and set aside.

Meanwhile, pulse the cereal in a food processor until finely ground; season with salt, black pepper and the remaining ½ teaspoon curry powder. Transfer to a tray.

Heat ½ inch depth peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it starts simmering. Press the chicken into the cereal, turning to coat. Add half of the chicken to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Transfer to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

JUG SOUP

Ingredients

1 whole baby chicken

1 packet Knorr Crispy Fried Chicken Mix

6 cups of water

1 clove of garlic

1 inch ginger, grated

2 tbsp butter

Salt to taste

Method

Marinate the chicken for at least an hour with Knorr Crispy Fried Chicken Mix to enhance flavour. Mix all the above ingredients, including the prepared chicken and put into a steamer. In about 35-40 minutes cooking time, the soup will be ready to serve.