Simple doesn't have to mean boring!

Monday night is always chicken night in my house - I'm a bit predictable like that!

In the winter months I prefer to do something hearty and warming with chicken pieces in the crockpot, but in summer, some form of joint that you can potentially eat with your fingers seems more appropriate: Here are two ridiculously simple ways of preparing chicken drumsticks, along with an idea for making 'low fat' roast potatoes.


CORNFLAKES CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

4 skinless chicken drumsticks (approximately 400g)
40g cornflakes crumbs
1 teaspoon hot paprika or chilli flakes (optional)
2 egg whites

Coat the chicken in the egg whites then place in a pan. Mix the paprika or chilli flakes into the cornflake crumbs and sprinkle over the chicken until covered. If you prefer, you could put the crumbs into a plastic bag and give the chicken pieces a good shake in there, to ensure they're coated on both sides.

Then bake uncovered for 90 minutes on 160' (fan assisted).

This serves 2 adults or older children, and is 6-7pp per person, depending on the weight of the chicken.

LEMON CHICKEN PROVENCAL

INGREDIENTS

4 skinless chicken drumsticks (approximately 400g)
Juice of 2 lemons
2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 cubes of frozen coriander (Dorot style)
0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
0.5 teaspoons paprika

Mix the herbs and spices with the lemon juice and place with the chicken in a plastic freezer bag. Rub the marinade into the chicken well and leave for about 6 to 8 hours in the fridge. Then bake for 90 minutes covered, in a preheated 160' fan-assisted oven, and an additional 15 to 20 minutes uncovered, until nicely browned.

LOW FAT ROAST POTATO CHUNKS

INGREDIENTS

3 or 4 medium white potatoes, cut into sixths but not peeled  
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons onion powder

Spray a roasting pan with frylight and add the potato chunks in a single layer. Mix the mayonnaise with the onion soup powder and coat the potatoes thoroughly with the mixture. Roast for 90 minutes at 160'.

Serves around 4 adults as a small side dish, approximately 4pp per person.