Curried Chicken

This really is very, very easy.

You don't need any special skills, and you don't need a sack-full of ingredients.

I've made them with chips and made a curried gravy to go with it, but the chicken is delicious all by itself!

Give it a go, you won't regret it, but you will repeat it!!

INGREDIENTS

Chicken pieces;

powdered curry mix;

gravy granules;

olive oil.

STEPS

1)Place the chicken pieces into a resealable bag;

2)Add 2-3 spoonfuls of olive oil and 2 teaspoons of curry-powder*;

*There are a lot of curry powders available, so either use one that you particularly like, or make your own using a ready made mix as a base. Have a look at my Tricks and Techniques page for suggestions;

3)Shake the bag well, ensuring that all the chicken pieces are covered with the oil and curry mix;

4)Leave in the fridge overnight.

5)The following day, take the chicken pieces out of the fridge;

6)Chop the chicken wings and organise all the pieces in a baking tray;

7)Drizzle the remaining oil from the bag over the chicken, cover the tray, then place it in a preheated oven at 215c for 30-35 minutes;

8)Remove the cover from the baking tray, and continue cooking for a further 15-20 minutes (until the chicken pieces are golden brown and the skin is crunchy).

9)When the chicken pieces are ready to serve, place a tablespoon of gravy granules and a teaspoon of curry powder into a jug, then add boiling water until you acquire the consistency you require;

I tend to add a little milk, as it enhances the colour and thins the gravy slightly without diluting it's flavour.