Pakistani Fried Chicken Recipe [ENG SUBS]

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess, while buttermilk is more affordable.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor while cayenne is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more economical.

Put 3 lbs chicken in a bowl.

Add 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp salt to the chicken and marinate for 1 hour.

Mix by hand and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.

Add 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 egg to the marinated chicken and mix well.

Heat oil until hot, then dip the chicken; if it bubbles, drop it in the oil.

Fry the chicken for 7 minutes on each side.

Remove chicken and place on a rack to cool for 5 minutes before refrying.

Refry the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Prepare the sauce by heating 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan and adding 1 tbsp garlic to lightly brown.

Add 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp chili sauce, 4 tbsp corn syrup, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1/2 tsp paprika powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt to the pan.

Coat the fried chicken in the sauce and garnish with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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