Fried dishes made from chicken often attract users because of the crunchy exterior combined with the delicious, tender, and sweet flavor of the chicken inside. Today, TasteVN will share with you 3 simple and attractive ways to make crispy fried chicken for the family to enjoy together. Let’s get cooking this dish!
1. Spicy Crispy Fried Chicken
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Crispy Fried Chicken For 4 people
Chicken 500 gr (chicken thighs or wings) Egg 1 piece All-purpose flour 170 gr Cornstarch 80 gr Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon (baking powder) Paprika powder 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Ginger powder 1/3 teaspoon Regular chili powder A little Unsweetened fresh milk 120 ml Vinegar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 250 ml Salt/ pepper A little Cold ice water 200 ml
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How to choose paprika powder
- You can buy paprika powder at markets, supermarkets, or reputable food stores.
- Pay attention to check the packaging and expiration date to choose good paprika powder.
How to make Spicy Crispy Fried Chicken
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Prepare the chicken
To prepare the chicken cleanly and without odor, use 1 spoon of vinegar mixed with salt and rub it evenly on the chicken, or you can soak it in salt and diluted vinegar for about 3 – 5 minutes. After that, rinse thoroughly with clean water several times and let it drain or use a paper towel to absorb the water.
After the chicken has drained, use a knife to separate the chicken meat from the bones.
Tip:- In addition to using vinegar, you can also substitute it with lemon juice mixed with a little salt and proceed as above.
- Another method is to use crushed ginger and roasted shallots to rub on the chicken meat and let it sit for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with water.
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Marinate the chicken
Put the prepared chicken into a bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/3 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder, 1/2 teaspoon of regular chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then mix the mixture well.
Use plastic wrap to tightly cover the bowl, then place it in the refrigerator in the cool compartment to let the chicken absorb the spices.
Tip: Depending on each person’s preference for spiciness, you can adjust the amount of chili powder to be less or more.
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Make the batter and coating
For the batter, add 50gr flour, 1 chicken egg, 120ml unsweetened fresh milk, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and 1/3 teaspoon of regular chili powder into a bowl, then mix well.
After the chicken has absorbed the seasoning, marinate it with the batter, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
For the coating, add 120gr of flour, 80gr corn starch, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and 200ml of cold water into a bowl, then stir well to dissolve.
Take the chicken out of the refrigerator and roll it in the coating. Soak the chicken in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the cold water and roll it in the coating once more (roll evenly so that the coating is uniform on the chicken) before frying.
Tip: Soaking the marinated chicken in cold water will help make it crispier when fried.
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Fried Chicken
Put a frying pan on the stove, add 250ml of cooking oil to the pan and wait for the oil to heat up (make sure the oil covers the surface of the meat).
When the oil is hot, add the chicken to fry until golden brown on both sides, then place the cooked chicken on paper towels to absorb the oil.
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Final Product
The fried chicken inside is tender and sweet, the crispy skin is puffed up and crunchy, and eating it with a bit of chili sauce makes the dish more appealing and flavorful.
2. How to make non-spicy crispy fried chicken
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for How to make non-spicy crispy fried chicken Serves 2 people
Chicken 400 gr Egg 1 piece All-purpose flour 130 gr Cornstarch 70 gr Garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon Onion powder 1/2 tablespoon Mustard powder 1/2 tablespoon White vinegar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 200 ml Common seasoning a little (salt/ ground pepper/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
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How to Prepare Crispy Fried Chicken – Non-Spicy Version
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Prepare the Chicken
To remove the odor, soak the chicken in diluted salt water for 15 minutes, then rinse well and cut into bite-sized pieces, let it drain or use paper towels to dry thoroughly.
Effective Tips to Remove Chicken Odor- To eliminate the odor, rub the meat with a mixture of diluted vinegar for about 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Before cooking, you can rub a few slices of lemon all over the chicken with a bit of salt for about 5 minutes and then rinse with 2 – 3 times of water.
- You can also crush a piece of ginger and rub it thoroughly on the chicken with a bit of white wine for about 5 – 7 minutes and then rinse well.
See details: Effective tips to remove chicken odor
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Marinate the chicken
Put into bowl 130gr of flour, 70gr of cornstarch, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of broth seasoning, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon of mustard powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of ground pepper. Use a spoon to mix well and set aside 1/3 of the mixture.
Crack 1 egg into the 1/3 of the mixture set aside earlier. Add 70ml of water and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and stir until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Add the dried chicken into the flour mixture, mix well, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator refrigerator for about 1 hour.
After 1 hour, take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator. Roll each piece of chicken in the dry flour mixture (the remaining 2/3 of the dry flour).
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Fried Chicken
Place a pan on the stove, add 200ml of cooking oil. Heat on high until the oil is very hot, then reduce to medium heat and drop each piece of chicken in to fry. Fry the first side for about 4 minutes, then flip to the second side and fry for about 3 minutes before removing to drain excess oil and cool a bit.
To keep the chicken crispy longer, continue frying the chicken a second time. Fry each side for an additional 1 minute while maintaining medium heat. Remove the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels, serve while hot and dip with chili sauce or ketchup to enhance the flavor.
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Final Product
The fried chicken is golden and very eye-catching, with a crispy coating that complements the tender and sweet chicken inside. The fried chicken is not spicy, making it suitable for all family members, especially for children.
3. Middle Eastern Fried Chicken
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Preparation
8 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Middle Eastern Fried Chicken For 2 people
Industrial chicken 500 gr (choose desired part) Wheat flour 130 gr Corn starch 80 gr Rice flour 50 gr Cream powder 1 tablespoon Baking powder 1 teaspoon Chicken seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder 1/4 teaspoon Ginger powder 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon Italian herbs 1 tablespoon Thyme 1/2 tablespoon (Thymus vulgaris) Black pepper powder 1 tablespoon Unsweetened fresh milk 300 ml Cooking oil 300 ml Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Prepare Middle Eastern Fried Chicken
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Prepare and Marinate the Chicken
With 500g of chicken meat, to eliminate the fishy smell, soak it in diluted saltwater for about 15 minutes, then take it out and place it on a plate to drain.
Next, put the chicken into a large bowl and pour in 300ml of unsweetened milk, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of Italian herbs, and 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients well, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator refrigerator for 6 – 8 hours or overnight.
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Coating the chicken
After marinating the chicken for enough time, take it out of the refrigerator and start preparing the flour mixture to coat the chicken.
In a bowl, add 50g wheat flour, 80g corn flour, 50g rice flour, 1 tablespoon of cream powder, 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon of mustard powder, 1/2 tablespoon of thyme leaves, 1/2 tablespoon of Italian herbs, and 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper.
Mix well with a spoon or sift the flour through a sifter so that the spices are evenly mixed together. Then, coat each piece of chicken in this flour mixture, making sure to press tightly with your hands to ensure the flour covers the chicken evenly.
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Frying the chicken
Heat a non-stick pan on the stove, set the heat to medium, and pour in 300ml of cooking oil. Wait until the oil is hot, then drop the chicken in to fry submerged in oil for 10 minutes over low heat.
After the first frying, remove the chicken to let it cool slightly, then continue to fry the chicken a second time for another 3 minutes before taking it out to a plate to finish.
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Product
The crispy fried chicken dish after completion has a bright golden color that is very eye-catching and has a fragrant aroma of various herbs and spices blended together.
When you take a bite, you will feel the crunchy outer layer, tender and fragrant chicken meat inside, rich in flavor, dipped with a bit of chili sauce that is sure to make you fall in love.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- Good chicken usually has characteristic shiny yellow skin. When touching the outer skin, it feels smooth, not bumpy, and has good elasticity.
- When buying chicken, choose meat that has a natural pinkish-red color inside, not too pale or too dark.
- If buying processed and packaged chicken, you should carefully observe the expiration date and packaging date, as well as check if the bag is intact.
- You should not buy chicken with bruises, blood spots, pale coloration, or a foul smell. This may be chicken that is sick or has been stored too long.
