500ml/18fl oz sunflower or groundnut oil, for frying
1 tsp dried thyme
200g/7oz plain flour
150驳/5陆辞锄 plain flour
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1陆 tsp baking powder
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
陆 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tbsp cornflour
maple syrup, to serve
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp flaked sea salt
1 tbsp golden caster or white granulated sugar
sunflower oil, for greasing
50驳/1戮辞锄 butter
butter, to serve (optional)
250ml/9fl oz buttermilk
1 large free-range egg
225ml/8fl oz semi-skimmed milk
1.7kg/3lb 11oz oven-ready chicken, jointed into 8 pieces