Crispy Fried Chicken - SS Cooking - Episode 6

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.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them.

Add 1 seasoning cube to the eggs and mix.

Boil 4 pieces of chicken legs in 3 cups of water.

Add 2 cloves of garlic, 0.75 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 seasoning cubes to the boiling water.

Cover and let the chicken boil for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the chicken and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Mix the remaining salt into the flour.

Coat the chicken in the egg mixture, ensuring it's covered.

Coat the chicken in flour, tapping off excess flour.

Heat oil in a frying pan on high heat until hot.

Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, ensuring it sizzles upon contact with the oil.

Drain the fried chicken on a kitchen towel.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens