Today’s recipe is crispy fried chicken—not your basic version, but the kind that’s perfectly crunchy, juicy, and delicious. It pairs beautifully with rice and beans, makes for a great snack, or even a hearty sandwich. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for crispy fried chicken:
- 10 chicken pieces (drumsticks, wings, or flats);
- 3 large eggs, beaten;
- 1 cup milk;
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour;
- 1 tablespoon dried garlic, parsley, and onion blend;
- 1 tablespoon hot paprika;
- 1 tablespoon black pepper;
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano;
- Salt to taste;
- Neutral frying oil (like vegetable or canola).
How to make fried chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the milk with the garlic, parsley, onion blend, paprika, black pepper, and oregano.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade.
- Let it marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, season the flour with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- To bread the chicken, coat each piece in the flour for the first layer.
- Next, dip the pieces into the beaten eggs.
- Finally, coat them again in the flour for a perfect crust.
- Repeat for all pieces.
- Deep fry the chicken in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Turn the pieces during frying to ensure they turn golden brown on all sides.
- Place the fried chicken on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Enjoy!
Chef’s Tip:
You can use this same base with chicken breasts to create a homemade fast-food style chicken sandwich. It’s absolutely incredible!
Did you know?
Fried chicken is a staple dish, particularly in the United States. A well-made fried chicken is defined by its flavorful, extra-crunchy coating. Iconic chains like KFC and Popeyes have made it a global favorite (Source: Wikipedia).
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