Chicken Salt
The Australian seasoning for hot chips: salt, paprika, garlic, onion, celery and chicken stock powder in one jar.
Method
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Put the salt, paprika, chicken stock powder, garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, turmeric and white pepper in a small bowl.
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Stir well and grind with the back of a spoon, or pulse briefly in a spice grinder, until fine and evenly coloured.
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Spoon into a clean, dry jar with a shaker lid.
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Shake over hot chips as soon as they come out of the fryer.
Chef’s Tips
- Grind the mixture fine. Coarse salt bounces off chips instead of sticking to them.
- Salt chips the moment they come out of the fryer, while the surface is still hot and slightly oily.
- Taste a pinch on a chip and adjust. Chicken stock powder varies a lot in saltiness.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock makes this meat-free without changing the method, if that is what you need.
Pairing Suggestions
- Hot chips
- Roast potatoes
- Potato scallops
Storage & Reheating
Keep in a dry, airtight jar in the cupboard up to 6 months. Shake before use.
Common questions
How long does Chicken Salt take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 24.
What are the key tips for making Chicken Salt?
Grind the mixture fine. Coarse salt bounces off chips instead of sticking to them. Salt chips the moment they come out of the fryer, while the surface is still hot and slightly oily. Taste a pinch on a chip and adjust. Chicken stock powder varies a lot in saltiness.
What should I serve with Chicken Salt?
Hot chips; Roast potatoes; Potato scallops.
Is Chicken Salt suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Chicken Salt?
About 4 kcal per serving, with 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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