"Get the American diner taste with a comforting fried chicken recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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225g/8oz plain flour
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225g/8oz self-raising flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
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225g/8oz butter, cut into cubes
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200m/7fl oz buttermilk, plus extra for glazing
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pinch sea salt
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butter, for spreading
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200ml/7fl oz olive oil
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225g/8oz smoked bacon lardons
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100ml/3½fl oz cider vinegar
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2 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp wholegrain mustard
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75ml/2½fl oz maple syrup
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vegetable oil, for deep frying
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18 chicken thighs or drumsticks
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6 free-range eggs
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200g/7oz plain flour
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300g/10½oz breadcrumbs