Chicken Fry
Chicken fry is an awesome starter . It goes perfectly with biryani or Pulao . chicken is marinated in spices and deep fried to perfection.
Servings: 3
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- ½ kg Chicken
- 2 springs Curry Leaves – 2 springs
- Oil for deep frying
To Marinate:
- ¼ cup Curd
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- Salt as needed
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour or Corn Flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl add in the cleaned chicken pieces. Preferably chicken pieces with bones. If it's a leg piece, draw in some slits.
- Add in all the spice powders. I am using Chilli powder, Coriander powder, turmeric powder, Garam Masala, Pepper powder, Salt, and ginger garlic paste.
- Next to the chicken add in Rice flour or Cornflour. It gives a crisp texture to the fry so don’t skip it.
- And then add in curd or Yogurt.
- Combine everything well and allow it to marinate for 2 hours or overnight. Next in a frying pan add in oil for deep frying.
- Drop in the marinated chicken in the hot oil and deep fry till it gets tender and cooked.
- Just before switching off the flame add in a handful of fresh curry leaves and after a min switch off the flame. Drain the chicken pieces in a paper towel to remove excess oil.
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Notes
- If you are a fan of coconut oil try frying the chicken in coconut oil it tastes heavenly.
- Squeeze out lemon juice just before serving the chicken
- Don’t skip adding curry leaves to the fry it gives a nice aroma.
- Tastes best when served hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 128mg | Vitamin C: 19.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.6mg