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Southern fried chicken

Dipping the chicken in milk helps to make a thicker coating that is more robust than just dusting in flour. By finishing the chicken off in the oven it gets a nice crisp crust without absorbing too much oil.

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 40 mins

8 skinless chicken thighs
8 skinless chicken drumsticks
200ml milk
200g self-raising flour
large pinch each of paprika, turmeric and cayenne pepper
6-8 tbsp groundnut oil
mustard slaw and paprika wedges, to serve (see recipes right)

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken in a large bowl and pour over the milk. Tip the flour and spices into a

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