Crispy Country Chicken Fry

Hi frnz..So, Bakrid is nearing by, n I thought to post CRISPY COUNTRY CHICKEN FRY recipe today..I m sure many of u have tried varieties of fried recipes using broiler chicken, but with Country Chicken, not many would take risk, since the meat is a bit hard than the broiler ones..But, definitely u can bring out crispy, soft n juicy chicken with it too, n I have presented here a simple crispy version is of it..Really it was pleasant to have it..So, must try this for Bakrid with ur favourite Biriyani n let me know ur feedback frnz..

RECIPE:

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Preparation Time: 10 mins + 3-4 hrs

Cooking Time: 5-7 mins

Serves: 6 pieces

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INGREDIENTS: [1 cup=240 ml]

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For marination:

Country chicken - 6 pieces

Red chilli powder - 1.5 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp heaped (Click here for recipe)

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp heaped

Salt - as req.

Curd - 8 tsp

Vinegar - 1 tsp

For mixture1:

Rice flour(Idiyappam flour) - 3/4 cup

Pepper powder - 2.5 tsp heaped

Salt - as req.

For mixture2:

Country egg - 2

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Salt - as req.

For coating:

Red Poha/rice flakes - 3 handful

Coconut oil - for deep frying

WATCH HOW TO MAKE THE RECIPE:

METHOD:

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1. In a bowl, mix the 'For marination' ingredients and keep it aside for 3-4 hours in room temperature.

2. In another dry bowl, mix the 'For mixture1' ingredients without water.

3. Blend the rice flakes little coarsely in a dry blender and place it in another dry bowl.

4. In another bowl, beat the 'For mixture2' ingredients very well. Keep it aside.

5. Now, take a chicken piece, coat it very well in mixture1, dip it in mixture2 and again coat it in the powdered rice flakes. Keep it in a plate. Repeat this step for all the chicken pieces. Set this aside for 15 mins in room temperature.

6. Deep fry the chicken pieces for 1-2 mins in high flame and 2-3 mins in medium flame in hot coconut oil. Cook both sides until golden brown. Insert a knife inside the frying chicken to see if it is cooked. Remove and drain the excess oil. Serve warm..That's it!!

Your super tasty Crispy Country Chicken Fry is ready to be served!! Njjoy!!

NOTE:

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1. If you are using very young chicken, marination for a maximum of 30 mins is enough. Else, 3-4 hours marination is essential. I used a medium aged chicken.

2. Some people cook the chicken and then marinate and fry it. But I don't recommend it, since it can make the meat soft, but the taste will be reduced.

3. Choice and measurement of masala powders is purely based on your choice. You can use any spices too.

4. If you are using broiler egg for mixture2, one egg is enough, and reduce the pepper powder too accordingly.

5. Curd and vinegar are compulsory to make the meat soft. You can also use raw papaya paste or lemon juice instead of vinegar.

6. I had excess of Mixture1 and Rice flakes coating which I used for other purposes. So, if you are using them solely for this recipe, use half the quantity mentioned, or use more than 6 chicken pieces.