Hello friends! How are you all? I wish you all a happy and prosperous life. Today, I am going to share a very familiar recipe with you: Crispy Chicken Fry.
Most of the time, we buy chicken fry at restaurants. It’s something almost everyone enjoys, especially when paired with fried rice or French fries. The first time I tried it at a restaurant, I wondered, "How do they make this?" I later tried making it at home; it didn't turn out perfect the first time, but I think I’ve managed to make it even better now. I will show you a very easy way to prepare it at home. I’ll also share some extra tips to help you achieve that perfect chicken fry—ensuring a crispy, crunchy outer layer while keeping the inside juicy and the meat cooked just right.
Ingredients 📃
For marinating the chicken:
● 7 pieces of chicken
● 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
● 1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
● 1 teaspoon soy sauce
● ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
● 1 teaspoon chili powder
● 1 teaspoon salt
For the crispy coating:
● 1 egg
● ½ cup whisked plain yogurt (tokdoi)
● 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
● ½ teaspoon chili powder
● A pinch of salt
● A pinch of turmeric powder
● Oil for frying
Cooking Method 👩🍳
First, drain any excess water from the chicken pieces. Add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt, then mix everything thoroughly.
Place the chicken in the refrigerator (main compartment) for about 2 hours to marinate properly; you can even leave it for up to 4 hours for better results.
For the crispy coating, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, chili powder, and turmeric powder well.
Next, crack the egg into the whisked yogurt and stir well to create an egg-yogurt mixture.
To create the crispy layer, take a piece of marinated chicken and coat it thoroughly with the flour mixture.
Then, dip the chicken into the egg-yogurt mixture, ensuring it is completely coated (give it a good "bath" in the mixture! 😄😄).
Place the chicken back into the flour mixture and coat it once more. Shake off any excess flour—this is how the crispy layer is formed! 😉
Fry! Fry! Fry! 🍳
Heat some oil in a pan until it is moderately warm, then add the chicken pieces to fry.
Once the chicken turns a light red (golden-brown) color, remove it from the oil. Each batch of chicken will take approximately 6–7 minutes to fry.
Some tips:
● Marinate the chicken thoroughly; this helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
● Press the flour firmly onto the chicken pieces to create a crispy outer layer.
● Do not let the oil get too hot while frying.
● Avoid frying too many pieces at once, as this causes the oil temperature to drop.
Serve the fried chicken with tomato ketchup, fried rice, or French fries. The combination of the crispy outer layer and the tender meat is absolutely delicious! 😋 I hope you enjoy this dish with your family. I’ve tried to present the recipe in the simplest way possible—do try it at home and let me know how it turns out!
See you in the next recipe! Stay connected for more new recipes. Take care, everyone.
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