The crispy fried chicken dish is delicious and juicy, which is especially loved by most young people, with chicken meat soaked in rich spices that is neither dry nor tough, but rather crispy and crunchy. Today, TasteVN will guide you on how to make fried chicken as delicious as KFC. Let’s go to the kitchen to make this fried dish!
1. Fried Chicken
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Chicken Serves 4 people
Chicken thighs 6 pieces Chicken drumsticks 6 pieces Eggs 2 pieces Crispy flour 100 gr Garlic powder 1.5 tablespoons Chili powder 1.5 tablespoons Onion powder 1.5 tablespoons Fresh milk 220 ml Cooking oil 400 ml Salt/seasoning a little
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How to choose fresh and delicious chicken eggs
- If you touch the egg and feel a rough surface with a white powdery layer, it indicates that the egg is still fresh. If the egg has been stored for a long time, the shell will be smooth and may have black spots; if stored too long, the eggshell will be very dark.
- Hold the egg up to a light; if the yolk does not move, and the clear white is transparent with orange-red and light pink color, it means the egg is fresh and new.
- If you smell a fishy odor from the eggshell, it indicates that the egg is still fresh; if there is a sour smell or a strong odor, then the egg has been kept too long, spoiled, or about to spoil.
How to Prepare Fried Chicken
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Prepare the chicken
After buying the chicken, wash it with clean water, then place it in a bowl of diluted salt water and soak for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
Next, use a fork to poke holes in the chicken so that the seasoning can penetrate better during marination.
How to clean chicken without odor
- Method 1: You can use lemon juice to rub the chicken for about 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain before cooking.
- Method 2: To remove the odor from the chicken, you can replace lemon juice with rice wine or vinegar to wash the chicken.
See details: How to clean chicken without odor
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Marinate the chicken
Put all the prepared chicken into a large bowl, then add seasoning including 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder.
Next, use your hands to massage the chicken evenly so that it absorbs the seasoning.
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Coat the chicken with flour
Then you add 40gr crispy flour and 70ml of fresh milk into the bowl of marinated chicken and mix well.
Next, you marinate for about 30 minutes for the flour to absorb into the chicken.
Then, you use a zip bag to put about 30gr of crispy flour in, then add the chicken pieces one by one and close the zip bag, shaking it well so that the chicken is coated with a layer of crispy flour.
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Coat the chicken with crispy flour
You pour all the remaining crispy flour after shaking the chicken into a bowl, add 150ml of fresh milk, 2 eggs, 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of seasoning, and then mix well.
Next, you dip each piece of chicken into the bowl of seasoned flour mixture, ensuring the flour sticks well to the chicken.
Then you prepare a zip bag, pour in about 30gr of crispy flour, then add the dipped chicken piece into the bag, and shake well. Do this step by step until all the prepared chicken is coated.
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Completion
You can take the golden crispy fried chicken out onto a plate lined with absorbent paper to let the chicken drain excess oil and then enjoy. It’s best to eat the chicken while it’s still hot as it will be crispier and tastier.
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Final Product
The chicken is fried to a golden brown, with a crispy skin, and each piece of meat absorbs the seasoning, remaining tender and sweet, incredibly juicy without being dry. Dipping it in a bit of spicy chili sauce is truly delicious, making you crave for more.
Make sure to prepare and enjoy this tempting fried chicken dish with your family!
2. Fried Chicken (recipe shared by users)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Chicken (recipe shared by users) Serves 4
Boneless chicken thigh 400 gr (or any part of the chicken you prefer) All-purpose flour 150 gr Cornstarch 75 gr Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Mustard powder 1 tablespoon Garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon Onion powder 1/2 tablespoon Baking powder 1 tablespoon (baking powder) White vinegar 1 tablespoon (or 1 tablespoon of white wine) Cooking oil 300 ml Common seasoning a little (Pepper/MSG/seasoning powder/salt)
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Where to buy all-purpose flour?
- You can buy all-purpose flour at supermarket chains, TasteVN, or stores that sell baking ingredients.
- Additionally, you can also purchase all-purpose flour on e-commerce websites.
What is baking powder? Where to buy baking powder?
- Baking powder (in English known as baking powder) is a dry leavening agent, which helps create rise, allowing the cake to maintain fluffiness and lightness.
- You can buy baking powder at markets, supermarkets, food stores, or on e-commerce websites.
- The price ranges from 55,000 to 65,000 VND/50g (updated in June 2021)
How to prepare Fried Chicken (recipe shared by users)
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
After buying the chicken, soak it in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes to eliminate the fishy smell. Then, take the chicken out, let it drain, and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Put the meat into a bowl, marinate the meat with 1/2 tablespoon of MSG, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of mustard powder, 1/4 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/4 tablespoon of onion powder, 1/4 tablespoon of ground pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder.
Use a spoon to mix everything well, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Next, place the bowl of chicken in the refrigerator refrigerator for marinating overnight or at least 2 hours to let the meat absorb the seasonings.
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Prepare chicken frying batter
Put 150gr all-purpose flour, 75gr cornstarch, 1/2 tablespoon seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/4 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder, 1/4 tablespoon ground pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon baking powder into a bowl.
Then, use a spoon to mix thoroughly so that the ingredients are well combined.
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Coat the chicken with batter
After marinating the chicken for the required time, take it out of the refrigerator. Prepare a bowl of cold water and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and stir well.
Take each piece of chicken and coat it with the batter so that the batter evenly sticks around the piece of chicken, then drop it into the prepared bowl of cold water.
Let the chicken soak in the bowl of cold water for about 1 minute, then take it out and coat it a second time with the flour. After that, place the chicken on a plate to rest for about 3 minutes before frying.
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Fried Chicken
Place a pan on the stove, turn the heat to high, and add 300ml of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium and drop each piece of chicken into the hot oil.
If the chicken is not fully submerged in oil, fry the first side until golden and crispy for about 3 minutes, then flip to the other side and fry for another 3 minutes before removing it to drain and cool.
Continue to fry the chicken a second time to make it crispier for longer. Fry each side for an additional minute and keep the heat at medium.
Then, transfer the chicken to oil-absorbing paper and arrange the fried chicken on a plate.
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Final Product
The completed fried chicken has an attractive dark golden color. The batter on the outside is crispy, while the chicken inside is juicy, well-seasoned, and not dry at all. When eating, you should dip it in spicy chili sauce to enhance the flavor of this dish!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- You should choose chicken parts that have a thin outer skin, characteristic shiny yellow color, and when you touch it, you can immediately feel the softness and smoothness, with no rough texture and good elasticity.
- In addition, fresh and delicious chicken meat will have a naturally pink color inside, with a moderate firmness and not mushy.
- Avoid choosing chicken parts that have a slightly pale color or have turned dark gray, showing bruises, as these are parts of a chicken that has been dead for a long time or has been infected with disease.
Some tips for KFC fried chicken
- In fried chicken shops, they will use additional monosodium glutamate (MSG) and other additives, so if you make it at home, the flavor will only reach a maximum of 80 – 90%.
- KFC fried chicken differs from other fried chicken brands in that they do not dip the chicken in egg batter but rather in cold water.
- Vinegar and baking powder help create the dragon scale crust. Depending on the type of flour in your country, it will produce a crust with different crispness, fluffiness, and texture.
- If using chicken thighs, it is advisable to score the meat for better seasoning absorption and easier cooking.
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The dish fried chicken is super delicious, not at all dry, juicy, with a taste just like in the store, featuring a crispy coating and each piece of meat infused with rich seasoning. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started on making this attractive dish to treat your family and friends. Wishing you success!
