Fried chicken is a dish made up of chicken pieces which can be deep-fried, pan fried, battered or floured.
It is prepared by seasoning with recommended spices, flavours and ingredients followed by marination which augment its flavour.
Seasonings such as onions, ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and garlic are often used in preparing the chicken before frying.
The three main methods of frying chickens are saucepan frying (shallow frying), deep frying and broasting.
Shallow frying is carried out by using a frying pan and frying oil.
Deep frying is done using a deep fryer or deep pans in which the chicken parts are fully submerged in hot oil.
Broasting is done using pressure cooker to quicken the process.
Fried chicken is a very tasty delicacy which serves as side dish.
Follow the simple steps outlined below and enjoy your homemade fried chicken.
Ingredients:
- Chicken thighs
- Vegetable oil
- Stock cubes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Diced onions
- Crushed garlic
- Crushed ginger
- Flour or breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions:
- Wash the chicken thighs properly and drain excess water.
- Add the enlisted ingredients except flour/breadcrumbs and mix properly.
- Heat up frying oil in either a frying pan or deep fryer.
- Add the chicken in the oil and fry until golden brown.
- Scoop out from oil and drain excess oil then serve hot or cold.
- It is optional to batter the chicken in breadcrumbs or flour before frying.
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