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Crispy KFC-Style Fried Chicken

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 120 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 135 minsoutdoor_grillDeep-friedlocal_fire_departmentMedium
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skilletInstruction

6 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circleChicken needs to be marinated in advance for 2 hours2h
01
Preparation
00:00:40

In a glass bowl, combine 1/2 tbsp soya sauce, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 pack of instant noodles masala, then mix thoroughly into a smooth paste.

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Watch out

Measure ingredients accurately to avoid altering the flavor balance.

Ingredients:soya sauce (0.5 tbsp)Ginger paste (1 tsp)minced garlic paste (1 tsp)Tomato Ketchup (1 tbsp)Black pepper powder (1 tsp)Salt (0.25 tsp)instant noodles masala (1 pack)
Tools:glass bowlspoon
02
Waiting Time
00:01:13
warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken to prevent cross-contamination. Never touch other kitchen utensils with unwashed hands after touching raw meat.

Add 500g chicken pieces with skin into the marinade bowl, massage thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated, and marinate for 2 hours.

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Watch out

Ensure chicken is fully coated, otherwise bare spots will lack flavor.

Ingredients:chicken (500 g)
Tools:glass bowl
03
Preparation
00:01:36

In a wide glass dish, add 1.5 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 cup corn flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp chilli powder, and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, then whisk together until fully blended.

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Watch out

Whisk thoroughly so spices are evenly distributed, otherwise some bites will be overly spicy.

Ingredients:All purpose flour (1.5 cup)cornstarch (0.25 cup)Salt (0.5 tsp)garlic powder (0.5 tsp)Chilli Powder (0.5 tbsp)turmeric powder (0.25 tsp)
Tools:glass dishwhisk
04
Active Cooking
00:01:58

Take a marinated chicken piece, dredge it thoroughly in the dry flour mixture until fully covered, dip it briefly into a bowl of water, then coat it back into the flour mixture and press firmly to create a thick textured crust.

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Watch out

Do not soak the chicken in water too long, otherwise the initial flour coating will dissolve completely.

Ingredients:chickenAll purpose flourcornstarchwater (1 cup)
Tools:glass bowl
05
Active Cooking
00:02:42

Deep fry the coated chicken pieces in 3 cups of hot oil on medium-high flame without overloading, cooking for 12 to 15 minutes until nicely brown and fully cooked.

local_fire_departmentmedium high flame
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Watch out

Do not overload the pan, otherwise oil temperature drops and the coating becomes soggy.

Ingredients:chickenCooking oil (3 cup)
Tools:forkFrying pan
06
Active Cooking
00:03:03

Remove the fried chicken pieces using a wire skimmer, drain excess oil, and transfer them onto a serving plate.

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Watch out

Hot oil splatters can cause burns, use appropriate wire skimmer carefully.

Tools:serving platewire skimmer

groceryAll Ingredients

soya sauce0.5 tbsp
Tomato Ketchup1 tbsp
Ginger paste1 tsp
minced garlic paste1 tsp
Black pepper powder1 tsp
Salt0.75 tsp
instant noodles masala1 pack
chicken500 g
All purpose flour1.5 cup
cornstarch0.25 cup
garlic powder0.5 tsp
Chilli Powder0.5 tbsp
turmeric powder0.25 tsp
water1 cup
Cooking oil3 cup

blenderAll Tools Needed

glass bowlspoonglass dishwhiskforkFrying panserving platewire skimmer