Crispy Fried Chicken With WATER?! You Gotta See This! No Milk No Egg DELICIOUS 🔥

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

Clean the chicken, removing any feathers and debris.

Place a paper towel at the bottom of a bowl to catch excess water from the chicken.

Season the chicken with chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, Chef Morettto chicken seasoning, seasoning salt, onion powder, and white pepper, adjusting to taste.

Mix the seasonings well to ensure the chicken is fully coated.

Let the seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for about 1 hour, covered.

After an hour, add about 1/2 cup of water to the chicken to help moisten it and bind the flour mixture later.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 to 2.5 cups of flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder. Add chicken bouillon and paprika to the flour mixture for seasoning.

Take the chicken, ensuring it is coated in the water, and then coat it in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken firmly.

Optionally, for a double coat, dip the chicken back into plain water for about 1 second, then return it to the flour mixture to coat again, ensuring to shake off excess flour to prevent burning in the oil.

Let the coated chicken rest for 5-6 minutes while heating the oil.

Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Test the oil by dropping in some leftover flour; if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.

Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.

After 1 minute, use chopsticks to gently move the chicken around to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Monitor the chicken as it fries, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the oil temperature.

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