Crispy Fried Chicken by @samsweetandspicetreats

40 min

4 servings

🍗

1 kg

Chicken legs

🫙

1.2 g

Turmeric

🌿

2 g

Coriander

🧂

5 g

Salt

🌶️

2.7 g

Red chili

🧄

15 ml

Garlic paste

🥢

15 ml

Soy sauce

🌾

120 g

Flour

💧

480 ml

Ice water

🫗

1 l

Oil

  1. Pat
    • chicken legs or thighs

    Pat the chicken legs or thighs dry, then make 3 deep cuts in each piece so the marinade can penetrate.

  2. Place
    • chicken legs or thighs
    • ground turmeric
    • crushed coriander

    Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl and add ground turmeric, crushed coriander, salt, red chili powder, garlic paste, and soy sauce.

  3. Massage
    • chicken legs or thighs

    Massage the seasonings into all chicken pieces until evenly coated.

  4. Refrigerate
    • chicken legs or thighs

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for at least 120 min or overnight for deeper flavor.

  5. Put
    • all-purpose flour
    • ice water

    Put the all-purpose flour in one large mixing bowl and pour the ice water into the second large mixing bowl.

  6. Coat
    • chicken legs or thighs
    • all-purpose flour

    Coat each marinated chicken piece in all-purpose flour, pressing the flour into the cuts.

  7. Dip
    • chicken legs or thighs
    • ice water

    Dip the floured chicken briefly into the ice water, allowing excess water to drip off.

  8. Press
    • chicken legs or thighs
    • all-purpose flour

    Return the chicken to the all-purpose flour and press on a rough, crumbly coating.

  9. Rest
    • chicken legs or thighs

    Place the coated chicken on a wire rack and rest it for 15 min so the crust adheres.

  10. Heat
    • neutral frying oil

    Heat neutral frying oil in a deep pan on the stovetop to 175°C / 350°F.

  11. Fry
    • chicken legs or thighs
    • neutral frying oil

    Fry the chicken in batches for 14 to 18 min, turning occasionally until golden, crisp, and cooked through.

  12. Drain
    • chicken legs or thighs

    Drain the fried chicken on paper towels and serve hot after confirming the thickest part reaches 74°C / 165°F.

Crispy Fried Chicken by @samsweetandspicetreats

40 min

4 servings

🍗

1 kg

Chicken legs

🫙

1.2 g

Turmeric

🌿

2 g

Coriander

🧂

5 g

Salt

🌶️

2.7 g

Red chili

🧄

15 ml

Garlic paste

🥢

15 ml

Soy sauce

🌾

120 g

Flour

💧

480 ml

Ice water

🫗

1 l

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Pat the chicken legs or thighs dry, then make 3 deep cuts in each piece so the marinade can penetrate.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🧻paper towels
  2. Step 2/12

    Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl and add ground turmeric, crushed coriander, salt, red chili powder, garlic paste, and soy sauce.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🫙ground turmeric
    🌿crushed coriander
    🧂salt
    🌶️red chili powder
    🧄garlic paste
    🥢soy sauce
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  3. Step 3/12

    Massage the seasonings into all chicken pieces until evenly coated.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🥣large mixing bowl
  4. Step 4/12

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for at least 120 min or overnight for deeper flavor.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🥣large mixing bowl
  5. Step 5/12

    Put the all-purpose flour in one large mixing bowl and pour the ice water into the second large mixing bowl.

    🌾all-purpose flour
    💧ice water
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cup
  6. Step 6/12

    Coat each marinated chicken piece in all-purpose flour, pressing the flour into the cuts.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🌾all-purpose flour
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥢tongs
  7. Step 7/12

    Dip the floured chicken briefly into the ice water, allowing excess water to drip off.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    💧ice water
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥢tongs
  8. Step 8/12

    Return the chicken to the all-purpose flour and press on a rough, crumbly coating.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🌾all-purpose flour
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥢tongs
  9. Step 9/12

    Place the coated chicken on a wire rack and rest it for 15 min so the crust adheres.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    ✨wire rack
  10. Step 10/12

    Heat neutral frying oil in a deep pan on the stovetop to 175°C / 350°F.

    🫗neutral frying oil
    🥣large mixing bowl
  11. Step 11/12

    Fry the chicken in batches for 14 to 18 min, turning occasionally until golden, crisp, and cooked through.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🫗neutral frying oil
    🥢tongs
    🥄slotted spoon
  12. Step 12/12

    Drain the fried chicken on paper towels and serve hot after confirming the thickest part reaches 74°C / 165°F.

    🍗chicken legs or thighs
    🥄slotted spoon
    🧻paper towels

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Condiments, Liquids

Ingredients

Chicken legs, Turmeric, Coriander, Salt, Red chili, Garlic paste, Soy sauce, Flour, Ice water, Oil

Notes

Chicken legs (or thighs), Coriander (crushed), Salt (to taste), Ice water (a bowl, amount not given), Oil (for frying, amount not given)

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

570 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 37g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fat: 34g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 900mg, Iron: 2.4mg, Potassium: 430mg, Phosphorus: 270mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin B12: 0.6mcg, Niacin: 11mg, Vitamin D: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, large mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring cup, tongs, wire rack, paper towels, slotted spoon

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Game Day, Winter

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, American

Geographic

Pakistan, Islamabad

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Crumbly, Juicy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Salty, Garlicky, Umami, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours,Discard if held in hot conditions), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Reheat to 74°C / 165°F before eating), freezer : 3 months (Cool completely before freezing,Wrap tightly or use a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)