SAGE CHICKEN IN A FRIED POTATO CRUST

Sage Chicken In A Fried Potato Crust image

Provided by Michel Richard

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped sage
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds (2 to 3 large) baking potatoes
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lightly beaten large egg white
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Grapeseed oil for deep frying

Steps:

Cut each chicken breast half into three pieces, and each thigh into two pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken, sage, garlic and cumin. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick julienne, then crosswise into 1/8-inch dice. Rinse, then pat dry between cloth towels. Roll in towels to squeeze out moisture. In a medium bowl, combine potatoes with 4 tablespoons flour and beaten egg white. Set aside.
Scrape garlic and sage from chicken pieces, and pat dry with paper towels. Season with pepper to taste and dust with remaining flour.
Place a 10-inch square of plastic wrap on a work surface. Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of potato in center of plastic. Dip a piece of chicken in beaten egg, and place in center of potato. Top with about 1 tablespoon potato, and wrap plastic securely so that potato covers chicken completely. Repeat with remaining chicken, egg and potatoes, to make a total of 15 packets. Place in freezer for one hour.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Preheat at least 4 inches oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees. Unwrap three chicken packets, and deep fry until potatoes are crisp and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet lined with paper towels, and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining packets. Serve hot.