Yiga Okusiika Enkoko Enkalu | How To Make Homemade Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides tanginess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal gives a crunchy texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and last longer.

Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare a dredging station with flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and spices in a bowl.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess buttermilk drip off.

Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Remove the chicken and place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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