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Fried Chicken with Smoked Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans
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Fried Chicken with Smoked Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans

1 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)Produce9 pieces
  • whipping creamDairy240 ml
  • Colby Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy115 g
  • mild cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy115 g
  • smoked Gouda cheese (shredded)Dairy115 g
  • butterDairy15 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic saltSpices6 g
  • onion powderSpices8 g
  • thymeSpices2 g
  • lemon pepperSpices6 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices8 g
  • all purpose seasoningSpices8 g
  • rosemarySpices2 g
  • chicken piecesMeat1.2 kg
  • garlic powderSpices10 g
  • Creole seasoningSpices10 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices10 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry8 g
  • oreganoSpices4 g
  • chili powderSpices5 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices2 g
  • pepperSpices4 g
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • pickle juicePantry60 ml
  • annatto pastePantry15 g
  • hot saucePantry30 ml
  • flourPantry200 g
  • corn starchPantry50 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • green beans (trimmed)Produce400 g
  • waterOther30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

728kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
44 g
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Tools

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Tongs
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the potatoes

    • Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
    • Butter the baking dish and layer the potato slices in it.
    Step 1
  2. Make the cheese sauce

    • Warm the whipping cream in a saucepan with the butter and minced garlic.
    • Season with garlic salt, onion powder, thyme, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, all purpose seasoning and rosemary.
    • Stir in the Colby Jack, cheddar and smoked Gouda until melted and smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Bake the au gratin

    • Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, pressing the slices down.
    • Cover and bake at 190 °C until the potatoes are tender.
    • Uncover and bake until golden and bubbling.
    Step 3
  4. Season the chicken

    • Combine onion powder, garlic powder, Creole, smoked paprika, lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning, chicken bouillon, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, garlic salt and pepper.
    • Season the chicken pieces all over with the spice blend.
    Step 4
  5. Make the egg wash

    • Whisk the eggs with the pickle juice, annatto paste and hot sauce.
    Step 5
  6. Prepare the breading

    • Mix the flour with the corn starch and some of the spice blend.
    Step 6
  7. Bread the chicken

    • Dip each chicken piece in the egg wash.
    • Dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing so the coating sticks.
    Step 7
  8. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep pan.
    • Fry the chicken in batches until deep golden and cooked through, turning once.
    • Drain on a rack or paper towels.
    Step 8
  9. Steam the green beans

    • Put the trimmed green beans in a pan with the water.
    • Season with onion powder, garlic powder and pepper.
    • Cover and steam until tender-crisp.
    Step 9
  10. Serve

    • Plate the fried chicken with the au gratin potatoes and green beans.
    Step 10