Authentic Ghana-Style Fried Chicken Recipe for Easter | Crispy & Flavorful | How to Fry Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free but pricier.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

Clean the chicken by scraping off any slimy bits.

Wash the chicken with a squeeze of lemons and vinegar to remove unwanted smells and sliminess.

Rinse the chicken with water to clean it thoroughly.

Blend garlic, ginger, onions, and green bell peppers until smooth to create a paste.

Pour the blended paste over the chicken and add salt to taste along with chicken seasoning.

Massage the mixture into the chicken to ensure it's well coated.

Let the chicken marinate for about 30 minutes, or longer if possible for better flavor.

Transfer the marinated chicken into a pot and add bay leaves and rosemary for aroma.

Steam the chicken on medium heat for about 15 minutes without adding water, as the chicken will release its own juices.

Heat oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Carefully drop the steamed chicken into the hot oil and fry on medium heat, flipping every few minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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