Crispy Fried Chicken

Name: Crispy Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 5 Chicken thighs; MARINADE; 250g Greek Yogurt; 1 tbsp Oregano; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic granules; 1 tsp MSG (optional); 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Marjoram (or dried mint); 1 tsp Smoked sea salt (any sea salt); 1 tsp Nutmeg; 1 Dijon Mustard; 1 tsp Ginger Purée; CRISPY COATING; 200g Plain Flour; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Marjoram (or dried mint); 1 tsp Nutmeg; 2 tsp Chilli Powder; Oil for deep frying

13 steps

Prep:20minCook:10min

Juicy Chicken thighs in a savoury crunchy coating

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:50:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories526.6 kcal (26%)

Total Fat25.5 g (36%)

Carbs40.8 g (16%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein32.4 g (65%)

Sodium1117.8 mg (56%)

Fiber3.9 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Remove the bones and gristle from the chicken thighs and cut them in half.

Step 2

In a separate bowl mix the marinade ingredients until combined.

Step 3

Add the chicken to the marinade and coat them thoroughly.

Step 4

Cover with cling film and place into the fridge for at least 4 hours, for best results leave overnight.

Step 5

In a separate bowl add the plain flour, cornstarch and bicarbonate of soda and mix well.

Step 6

Add in the remaining crispy coating ingredients and mix again until they are all combined.

Step 7

Heat the oil for deep frying to 170 degrees.

Step 8

Retrieve the marinated chicken from the fridge and one piece at a time into the flour mixture.

Step 9

Ensure to coat the chicken thoroughly, squeezing the flour into the chicken, gently tap off the excess and rest on a plate, repeat until all the chicken has been coated.

Step 10

Once the oil is at temperature, gently and carefully lower the chicken pieces into the hot oil ( I recommend using tongs to prevent hot oil from spitting on your skin)

Step 11

Cook for around 6 minutes (always check the chicken is cooked all the way through by cutting the thickest piece in half)

Step 12

Once cooked remove from the oil and drain onto some kitchen paper. Allow to rest for 2 minutes to ensure all the oil has drained

Step 13

Plate up with fries or your side of choice. Lick you’re lips and enjoy