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Southern Style Fried Chicken & Poutine Inspired Fries

Southern Style Fried Chicken & Poutine Inspired Fries

with Rocket and Tomato Salad

Anushka Magan
Anushka MaganUpdated on November 04, 2025

Poutine is a comforting Canadian speciality of French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds which originated in the 1950s in Québec. The word "poutine" is Québécois slang for "mess". Serve with Southern fried chicken for hearty comfort food.

Allergens:
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total45 minutes
Active 35 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

1 sachet(s)

Dried Rosemary

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

50 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

20 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

50 grams

Greek Style Salad Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet(s)

Crispy Onions

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

20 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

1 unit(s)

Egg

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

15 grams

Butter

½ tbsp

Plain Flour for the Gravy

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Gravy

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2699 kJ
Energy (kcal)645 kcal
Fat21.6 g
of which saturates10.4 g
Carbohydrate71.5 g
of which sugars4.7 g
Dietary Fibre7.2 g
Protein48.8 g
Salt4.5 g
Potassium1029.4 mg
Calcium37.4 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Medium Bowl
Rolling Pin
Plate
Baking Paper
Medium Saucepan
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Chop the potatoes lengthways into thin 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide fries (no need to peel).

Pop the fries onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle over the rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

Meanwhile, cut the tomato into 1cm chunks and pop into a medium bowl.

Drizzle over a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix together and set aside. 

Crack the egg (see pantry for amount) into a medium bowl and whisk.

Put the breadcrumbs and Central American style spice mix into another bowl. Season with salt (see pantry for amount) and pepper and mix. 

3

Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper. Pop onto a board, then give them a bash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan until they’re 1-2 cm thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Dip the chicken into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, ensuring they're completely coated.

Transfer to a clean plate and keep to one side for now. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging and discard any excess egg.

4

Pop a medium saucepan on medium-high heat and add the butter (see pantry for amount).

Melt the butter gently, then stir in the flour (see pantry for amount). Continue to stir until combined - you've made a roux! Cook, stirring, until the roux is a medium brown colour, 2-3 mins. 

Gradually stir in the water (see pantry for amount), then stir in the chicken stock paste and bring to the boil, stirring out any lumps that form.
 
Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened to your liking, 10-12 mins. Once ready, turn off the heat and cover to keep warm. 
5

While the gravy simmers, pop a large frying pan on high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. TIP: You want the oil to be hot so the chicken fries properly - heat for 2-3 mins before you add the chicken.

Once hot, carefully lay the chicken into the pan and fry until golden brown, 2-3 mins on each side. Adjust the heat if necessary.

Transfer the chicken to a baking tray and bake on the middle shelf of your oven until cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

6

When everything's ready, transfer the chicken to your plates.

Share out the fries, then generously spoon the gravy over them.

Crumble the Greek style salad cheese on top, then sprinkle over the crispy onions. 

Add the rocket to the tomato bowl, toss together, then serve the salad alongside.

Enjoy! 

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