Crispy Chicken (KFC Style)

Who doesn't like KFC crispy Chicken??? Well I loooove it!! :)
This is one of the yummiest dishes ever!! :)
I had this on my to-do list for quite some time.So finally I did it!! :D
Chicken tastes so good when cooked the right way and with right ingredients.
Take a look at the pictures and recipe and let me know how it works for you!!

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 6 Chicken Leg or Boneless Chicken pieces in strips (preferably with little skin)
• 1 tsp meat tenderizer powder
• 1 tbsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp chili sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp salt
•  2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

For Egg wash:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp white pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk

For Coating:

• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
• 4 tbsp crushed cornflakes or oats or bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika

 

Method:

• Wash chicken and dry with paper towel.
• Mix all the ingredients mentioned under "For Marination".
• Add the chicken pieces to this mixture and let it sit for 2 hrs.
• Mix all ingredients mentioned under "For Egg wash".
• In a plate mix all ingredients mentioned under "For Coating" except the bread crumbs/crushed cornflakes.
• Heat oil for frying in a skillet.
• Meanwhile, dip the marinated chicken pieces in egg mixture and keep aside.
• Dip the coated chicken pieces with dry mixture and then coat again with egg mixture.
• Coat the pieces with crushed corn flakes and keep aside.
• When the oil is hot enough, deep fry the pieces till they are cooked properly.
• Serve crispy fried chicken with sauce of your choice.

Tips:

• Using chicken pieces with little skin on them enhances the taste of fried chicken.
• Always use fresh oil for frying.
• Do not fry chicken pieces on high heat,else the chicken will be brown on outside and raw inside.

Enjoy eating!! :)