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KFC Inspired Indian Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is an absolute luxury, and we all want the same texture as the fried chicken we eat at KFC, don't we? This is my version of fried chicken that uses simple easy to find Indian spices, yet you get the same texture and an amazing taste. This easy recipe starts itself with the brining of chicken with buttermilk, let the chicken marinate overnight for best results, but if you are in a hurry, even 1-2 hours would do. A recipe that originated in Southern America, but now is a well knows dish across the globe, do not let it become soggy and serve with your favorite sauce. Share this recipe with your friends and family, and let me know how it goes.





Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 6 chicken drumsticks, cleaned and washed  (you can use thighs or wings too)
  • Salt as required
  • Black Pepper powder as required
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 glass buttermilk
For the flour mix
  • 2 cups Refined Flour
  • 1/2 cup Rice Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornflour
  • Salt as required
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
For the egg wash
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Refined flour
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • Salt as required





Method

  1.  Marinade the chicken with the above-mentioned marinade, mix it well, cover and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.
  2.  For the refined flour mix, add all the mentioned ingredients in a large container so that it's easy to mix and coat the chicken, mix the ingredients well and keep it aside.
  3. For the egg wash whisk three eggs with refined flour, cornflour, black pepper powder, and salt.
  4. Whisk the eggs well to avoid any lumps, whisk vigorously if any. It should be smooth.
  5. Firstly add the chicken pieces to the prepared refined flour mix.
  6. Coat well and do not leave any empty spots.
  7. Now dip those pieces into the egg mixture, coat it well, and let the excess batter drip.
  8. Carefully add the chicken pieces into the refined flour mix. Pat and coat the chicken pieces. Do not put too much pressure or else the desired flakes would not be there.
  9. Deep fry in cooking oil on low - medium flame.
  10. Do not touch the chicken when it starts to take shape. When the coating develops flip the chicken carefully.
  11. Fry the other chicken pieces too, be careful not to overcrowd.
  12. Once you see a nice golden crust, take the chicken out gently and let it rest.
  13. Enjoy with your favourite sauce.

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