Pohani Picek, Croatian Fried Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats add fiber, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Cut the chicken breast into strips, about the size of your choice, ensuring they are thick enough to cook through but not too thick to burn.

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper off camera.

Prepare the dredge with flour, eggs, and bread crumbs.

Dredge the chicken by coating it lightly in flour, then dipping it in beaten eggs, and finally coating it in bread crumbs.

Heat clarified butter in a large skillet until hot enough (test with a piece of chicken).

Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil, making sure not to crowd the pan, for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the fried chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve the fried chicken with french fries or as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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