If you are looking for a simple chicken fry for evening snack or quick hunger fix, then this batter fried chicken is the answer. it is super easy to make but stays crispy and crunchy and taste so delicious with mayonnaise or tomato ketchup.
Batter Fried Chicken Recipe
Batter Fried Chicken is a delicious crunchy chicken strips which has a crispy coating which is lightly seasoned with spices. It is super crunchy and stays crunchy for a long time. You can check out my chicken strips recipe.
About Batter Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is loved by many and it is one of the most popular chicken recipe all around the world. Even I have tons of fried chicken recipe on the blog. Some of the most favorite one is my KFC popcorn chicken and KFC Fried chicken.
This one is a simple and straight forward chicken recipe with basic spices and flour. Batter fried chicken is an amazing recipe for amateur cooks since it involves basic ingredients.
All you need is to mix together flour, cornstarch baking powder, spices and water to make batter. Baking powder in the batter creates crispy texture. A secret step is to use soda water, club soda in the batter for even more crispy texture like tempura.
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Step by Step Pictures
1)Take plain flour in a bowl. I am using All purpose flour.
2)Add in cornstarch. Cornstarch helps create crispy texture.
3)Add a touch of baking powder.
4)Add in salt, black pepper powder and paprika or red chilli powder.
5)Add some water to make a thick batter.
6)This is the consistency you are looking for. It has to be slightly thick but not too thick.
7)Take your chicken tenders or chicken breast that is cut into long strips. Coat with plain cornstarch. Now take each chicken strips and dip this in the batter.
8)Drop them in hot oil.
9)Fry both sides till golden brown and crispy.
10)Strain this on some paper towel to remove excess oil.
11)Serve with any dips of choice.
Expert Tips
- Make sure the batter is slightly thick so it gets crispy when fried golden.
- You can season the batter with any of your favorite seasoning like dried oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder or onion powder.
- You can use chicken tenders in this recipe.
- Fried chicken can be stuffed inside bread or burger buns and made into sandwich.
- Final sprinkle of peri peri seasoning over fried chicken enhances the taste.
FAQ
1)Is cornstarch really important for making the batter?
yes cornstarch helps create the super crispy outer exterior once the chicken is fried.
2)Can we add sparkling water in the batter?
Definitely, instead of regular water, cold sparkling water or soda water makes batter light and makes crispy chicken.
3)Which dip is perfect with this chicken?
Since batter fried chicken is not heavily seasoned. You can serve with any spicy dip.
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Batter Fried Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium Boneless Chicken breast cut into strips
- Sunflower Oil for deep frying
For Batter
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Wash and dry boneless chicken breast. Cut chicken into strips.
- Take flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika in a bowl. Add water and make it into a smooth slightly thick batter.
- Take chicken strips, coat them in plain flour or cornstarch. Now dip in batter, and drop them in hot oil. Fry 2 minutes on each side, flip over and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Strain using slotted spoon on some paper towel. Serve with ketchup.
Notes
- Make sure the batter is slightly thick so it gets crispy when fried golden.
- You can season the batter with any of your favorite seasoning like dried oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder or onion powder.
- You can use chicken tenders in this recipe.
- Fried chicken can be stuffed inside bread or burger buns and made into sandwich.
- Final sprinkle of peri peri seasoning over fried chicken enhances the taste.
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