Fried Chicken Recipe
The Ultimate Fried Chicken Recipe: Crispy on the outside with crunchy crust, Juicy and tender from inside, and Irresistibly tasty. To top all that, it’s so simple to make them.
Fried chicken Recipe
There’s nothing quite like biting into a piece of perfectly fried chicken; crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re preparing for a family dinner, a picnic, or a casual get-together, fried chicken is always a crowd-pleaser. Today, I’m sharing my easy fried chicken recipe that guarantees to deliver every time. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get frying!
I LOVE Fried Chicken
I am absolutely in love with fried chicken. They are one of the best food to enhance mood and works amazing for both kids and grown ups. there are fried chicken shops everywhere and many of them does a great job but when you make them at home, you know what goes in and when they were made and all. This fried chicken recipe for making crispy chicken fry is so easy to make that once you make and taste it, you would want to make them at home again and again for your family.
What makes fried chicken so delicious
Fried chicken’s deliciousness can be attributed to several key factors that together create an irresistible combination of flavors, textures, and aromas. Here’s a closer look at what makes fried chicken so mouthwatering:
Crispy Coating
The crispy coating is perhaps the most iconic feature of fried chicken. This is achieved through the use of a seasoned flour or batter that crisps up when fried. The contrast between the crunchy exterior and the juicy interior provides a satisfying texture that is hard to resist.
Juicy Interior
Marinating the chicken helps to tenderize the meat and keep it juicy during the frying process. The marinade penetrates the chicken, adding flavor and moisture, which results in a tender and flavorful bite every time.
Flavorful Seasoning
Fried chicken is often seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. This seasoning is mixed into the flour for the coating, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
Maillard Reaction
The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs when proteins and sugars in the chicken are exposed to high heat, resulting in browning and the development of complex flavors. This reaction is what gives fried chicken its deep, savory taste and appealing golden-brown color.
Fat for Flavor
Frying the chicken in oil adds another layer of flavor. The fat used for frying can impart a rich taste and helps to carry the flavors of the seasoning and chicken. The right type of oil, like peanut or vegetable oil, ensures a neutral taste while providing the perfect environment for frying.
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Recipe Video: Easy Fried Chicken Recipe
I have created a recipe video for this crispy fried chicken recipe and have already posted the video on my YouTube channel Bubli’s World Cuisine. It’s a step by step visual demonstration on how to make this perfectly crispy fried chicken at home for making family happy. To see the recipe in action from start to finish, please click on the video. And for a printable version of this recipe please check the recipe card at the end of the blog:
How to make perfect crispy fried chicken at home
This is an easy recipe for making flavorful, juicy and crunchy fried chicken at home. The recipe calls for some herbs and spices but most of them are pantry friendly.
To make this delicious chicken fry, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Chicken – Thigh and drumsticks are the juiciest parts of a chicken and makes the best fried chicken.
- Salt – Adjust salt according to your taste.
- Black Pepper – Adds slight heat to the chickens.
- Garlic Powder – Adds not only flavor but helps remove bad odor of poultry as well.
- Paprika – Gives smokey color and flavor to the dish.
- Egg – Gives a binding for the chicken and flour coating.
- Water – Is used to thin the wet mixture.
- Flour – All purpose plain flour will do the job.
- Ginger Powder – This is a flavor enhancing spice.
- Onion Powder – Adds depth of flavor to the dish.
- Mustard Powder – Adds depth of flavor to the dish but you can skip if you do not have it to hand.
- Oil – Any flavorless oil will do the job.
how to make the best fried chicken at home
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
The secret to juicy fried chicken starts with a good marinade. In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika and garlic powder and mix well. Cover the bowl and marinade for an hour.
Step 2: Prepare The Wet Mixture
In a separate bowl, beat one egg with 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup flour and make a thin wet mixture.
Step 3: Prepare The Crispy Coating
In a separate bowl, tale flour and add ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, salt, mustard powder and black pepper powder and give a toss to combine.
Step 4: Heat the Oil
Pour the oil into a deep frying pan and heat up. When you see tiny bubbles are forming, it’s ready. You can also use a thermometer to ensure right temperature which is 350°F (175°C).
Step 5: Coat the Chicken
Dip chicken pieces into wet mixture for few seconds and then coat them in flour mixture. If required, press and coat to ensure a proper coating is done for crispiest chicken fry.
Step 6: Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the outside is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack set over kitchen towel or a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
Let the fried chicken rest for a few minutes to ensure the juices redistribute throughout the meat. Serve hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.
Perfect Fried Chicken at home with such a simple recipe and with all fresh ingredients. Chicken pieces should be perfectly cooked from inside and all juicy with crispy skin that has that chicken fry crunch.
- Pro tip: Make sure to fry them as soon as you coat them in flour mixture.
- Pro tip: It’s important that oil is enough hot when putting in the chicken pieces.
- Pro tip: Do not compromise on oil, make sure the chicken pieces are almost slinked in oil.
Storing Leftover fried Chicken
Fried chicken are everyone’s favorite and most of the time are finished in one go. However, if you have leftover chicken fry you can store them properly to enjoy another day.
- Refrigeration: Store leftover fried chicken in the fridge for 2-3 days. Make sure it’s covered properly and in an air tight container for staying fresh for longer.
- Freezing: If you want to keep your delicious crispy chicken fry for a longer period, consider freezing it. Put them in a zip lock bag. Label and date the packages before storing them in the freezer for up to a month.
Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 Kg Chicken Thighs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Wet Mixture
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Flour
Crispy Flour Coating Mix
- 1 & 1/2 Cup Plain Flour
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tsp garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Granules
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Mustard Powder
- 1 & 1/2 tsp Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 300 ml Oil
Instructions
- Marinate the ChickenThe secret to juicy fried chicken starts with a good marinade. In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika and garlic powder and mix well. Cover the bowl and marinade for an hour.
- Prepare The Wet MixtureIn a separate bowl, beat one egg with 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup flour and make a thin wet mixture.
- Prepare The Crispy CoatingIn a separate bowl, tale flour and add ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, salt, mustard powder and black pepper powder and give a toss to combine.
- Heat the OilPour the oil into a deep frying pan and heat up. When you see tiny bubbles are forming, it’s ready. You can also use a thermometer to ensure right temperature which is 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the ChickenDip chicken pieces into wet mixture for few seconds and then coat them in flour mixture. If required, press and coat to ensure a proper coating is done for crispiest chicken fry.
- Fry the ChickenCarefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the outside is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack set over kitchen towel or a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
- Serve and EnjoyLet the fried chicken rest for a few minutes to ensure the juices redistribute throughout the meat. Serve hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.
FAQ
Can I Use Frozen Chicken?
If you plan to use frozen chicken, use defrost option in your air fryer to thaw the chicken and then marinate and follow the rest of the steps.
How to freeze marinated chicken?
If you plan to make the coated chicken ahead of time you can do that by rubbing the marinade in chicken and then put it in an air tight container or Ziplock bag and store it in the freezer.
What other ways to make crispy fried chicken without the use of lot of oil?
Fried chicken can also be made in the air fryer using just a little bit of oil and it still comes out crispy and tasty.
How long can I leave the marinated chicken in the fridge?
Marinated chicken can stay good in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours or more depending on the outside temperature.
Can i use other spices for the marination?
Yes you can. In fact it’s ideal to use different spices to see which ones work better for your family and alter the recipe from time to time.
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