Savoury Peanut Chicken

Ingredients

1/4 cup salted nuts, crushed
3/4 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pepper sauce
1 tablespoon mint jelly
1 tablespoon soft margarine
6 chicken parts
1 medium egg, slightly beaten

Instructions

1. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken parts
2. Sprinkle liberally on all sides with salt and pepper
3. Set aside
4. Combine mint jelly, margarine, pepper sauce and mustard.
5. Microwave for 10 -20 seconds to liquify the mixture
6. Stir to combine
7. Pour over chicken and turn pieces to make sure all sides are covered
8. Set aside for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight
9. Preheat oven to 450F
10. Combine peanuts, oats, paprika in food processor
11. Pulse until finely ground
12. Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg,
13. Place chicken pieces on greased baking sheet with skin side up.
14. Sprinkle peanut mixture evenly on the coated side
15. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes

Notes

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The final result was a crunchy and surprisingly savoury delight. Contrary to my expectations the peanut flavour was quite muted as was the mint and mustard, in fact none of the flavours particularly stood out. Instead they formed a harmonious backdrop, enhancing the chicken without overpowering it.