Craving that iconic KFC-style fried chicken? Now you can recreate that irresistible crunch and juicy flavor right in your own kitchen! With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you'll have golden, crispy chicken that tastes just like your favorite fast-food treat. Here's how:
Ingredients For Marination:
Chicken leg pieces or bone-in pieces – 500 grams
Curd (yogurt) – ½ cup
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Salt – to taste
Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
For Coating:
All-purpose flour – 1 cup
Cornflour – ½ cup
Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Black pepper – 1½ teaspoons
Salt – to taste
Water or buttermilk – for dipping
For Frying:
Oil – for deep frying
Method of Preparation
1. Marinate the Chicken
Begin by thoroughly washing and drying the chicken pieces. In a large bowl, combine the curd, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well and coat the chicken pieces evenly with this marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours to allow the flavors to deeply infuse into the meat.
2. Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornflour, red chilli powder, black pepper, and salt. This seasoned flour will create the chicken’s crispy outer layer.
3. Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. First, coat each piece in the dry flour mixture. Then, dip it quickly into water or buttermilk, and once again dredge it thoroughly in the flour mixture. This double coating ensures an extra crunchy texture.
4. Fry to Perfection
Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer over low to medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces. Fry them slowly, turning occasionally, until they become golden brown and crispy on the outside and are fully cooked inside. Low flame frying is crucial for achieving that perfect crispy texture without burning the outside too soon.
5. Drain and Serve
Once the chicken is cooked and crisp, remove it from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dips or a side of fries.
Tips for Best Results:
Always marinate the chicken for at least a few hours for maximum flavor.
Double coating gives that classic craggy, crunchy texture.
Fry on low flame for even cooking and the perfect golden color.
Now, enjoy your homemade, juicy, and crunchy KFC-style fried chicken