THE METHOD

Serves 2-3 for a snack

TO COOK THE THIGHS

1 Trim the meat from the bone and cut into 2cm chunks.

2 Put into a plastic bag with flour, paprika and salt and pepper. Shake until evenly covered.

3 Dip each piece of meat in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until coated.

4 Shallow fry in vegetable oil for two minutes on each side or until golden brown (or deep fry for three minutes).

THE DIP

Finely chop the garlic leaves and stir into the mayonnaise. Remove the grey squirrel nuggets from the pan and serve with the mayo.