Fried chicken is a popular dish known for its crispy and golden brown outer layer and juicy meat. It is usually prepared by marinating chicken pieces in spiced yogurt or buttermilk, then coating them in spiced flour or batter and then frying them.
Here’s a simple fried chicken recipe:
The dish is renowned for being greasy, especially when coming from a fast food outlet. It has even been reported that some of those who enjoy eating the meal limit themselves to eating it only a certain number of times a year in order to keep their fat intake reasonably low. Of the various parts of the animal used in fried chicken, wings generally contain the most fat, with approximately 40 grams (1.4 oz) of fat per 100 grams (3.5 oz). However, the average whole fried chicken only contains about 12% fat, or 12 grams (0.42 oz) per 100 grams (3.5 oz). 100 grams (3.5 oz) of fried chicken typically contains around 240 calories of energy.
Ingredients of Fried Chicken:
- 1 kg chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt
- 1-2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
- How to make Fried Chicken:
- Marination: Marinate the chicken well with buttermilk, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste and salt. Keep it in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Coating: Coat the marinated chicken in flour making sure each piece is well coated.
- Frying: Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces till they are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot fried chicken with salad or chutney.
you can vary it with spices or flavours as per your preference.