Fried chicken is one of my favorites, and I crave it every so often. Making fried chicken is not easy because of all that coating and dipping, etc. This recipe is very easy, and it’s also gluten-free. All you have to do is mix your spices, eggs, and rice flour to marinate the chicken. Fry your marinated chicken, and you’ll get your flavorful and crispy fried chicken.

Easy fried chicken

Ingredients for easy fried chicken

Chicken
I used drumsticks for this recipe, but chicken wings are also a good alternative. Remember to use small-sized drumsticks, with or without skin. Larger pieces take more time to cook and will not be a good choice for this recipe.

Rice flour
I used 1/2 cup of rice flour. It’s easily available in the Indian or Pakistani stores. To make rice flour at home, take rice and add into a grinder and grind it until it becomes a fine powder.

Fennel Powder
I took 1 tbsp of fennel seeds and added 1/2 cup of rice to a grinder to turn them into a fine powder.

Lemon/Lime juice
I used the juice of half a lime, which is about 2 tbsp. Lemon juice will give this chicken some sourness to balance the other spices, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish. The acidity of the juice acts as a natural tenderizer, breaking down proteins and making the chicken more succulent. Additionally, the bright, zesty notes of lime or lemon elevate the taste, adding a refreshing layer that complements the savory elements beautifully.

Paprika
Paprika is mostly used for color. I used regular paprika, but smoked paprika is another alternative for this recipe.

What to serve with fried chicken

This chicken tastes so good with the green chutney, which adds a refreshing and zesty kick that perfectly complements the savory flavors. Make some fries on the side for that classic crunch, and enjoy this delicious and crispy chicken, which is marinated to perfection with herbs and spices that elevate the dish to another level.

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Easy Fried Chicken

Saba Ahmad
servings: 4 servings
Fried chicken is one of my favorites and I crave it every so often. Making fried chicken is not easy because of all that coating and dipping etc. This recipe is very easy and it’s also gluten-free.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marination time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs (1 kg) Chicken , with bones
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) salt
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) red chili powder
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ⅓ tsp (? tsp) turmeric
  • 1 tbsp fennel seed powder
  • ½ cup (80 g) rice flour
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 crushed green chili , adjust according to your taste
  • 1 egg
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

Marinate the chicken

  • Pat dry your chicken pieces and make slits on the chicken slices for easy marination.
  • Marinate the chicken with all of the ingredients except for oil and leave it aside for half an hour.

Fry chicken

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add a few pieces of chicken at a time, and fry on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until it’s golden brown.
  • Enjoy it with green chutney.

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Notes

Note:
  1. Larger size chicken pieces will take more time to cook. Try to use smaller size drumsticks or wings for this recipe.
  2. Add more chilies or peppers to your likings.
Serving: 2pieces, Calories: 674kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 53g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Monounsaturated Fat: 28g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 157mg, Sodium: 714mg, Potassium: 362mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 673IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 2mg

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