The birds and the bees

CHICKEN AND CREAMED CORN IN A PAN

Classic combo

For extra flavour, add a splash of wine to the chicken while cooking. Just make sure the alcohol cooks away completely.

Ingredients

(serves 4)

8 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons of your favourite braai spices (we used NOMU chicken rub)
1 tablespoon oil
A lump of butter
4 spring onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely crushed
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 heaped tablespoon cake flour
1 cup cream
½ cup chicken stock
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon dry mixed herbs
2 teaspoons honey

Here’s how

1 Score three deep notches in each chicken leg and season well with the spices.

the oil and fry the chicken until it is half cooked, but nicely golden brown all over. Be patient, because not only does this step give the chicken so much