Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 chicken drumsticks
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/3 cup plain flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• Oil, salt, sugar, ground pepper

Method
- Make 4 deep cuts in each of the chicken drumsticks to the bone.
- Combine the drumsticks with turmeric, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, a good pinch of salt, ground pepper and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl. Marinate it for 30 minutes.
- Half fill a saucepan with vegetable oil and heat to 180C ready to deep fry.
- Dust the chicken in flour and deep fry for 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- In a pan over high heat, combine 2 tbsp lemon juice, lemon zest with the chicken stock and reduce to a syrup. Season the stock with a bit of salt and sugar.
- Serve the chicken topped with lemon sauce and salad.

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