HOW TO FRY CHICKEN THE TANZANIAN WAY// JINSI YA KUKAANGA KUKU TZ

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola is budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat adds fiber, while cornstarch makes a lighter coating.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Cut the whole chicken into small pieces and wash it thoroughly.

Add black pepper, garlic and ginger paste, salt, soy sauce, and lemon juice to the chicken.

Mix everything around to ensure the chicken is well coated with the marinade.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to one whole night for more flavor.

After marinating, heat enough vegetable oil in a cast iron pan until hot.

Carefully add the marinated chicken pieces into the hot oil.

Fry the chicken for at least 20 to 30 minutes until well done, ensuring it is not raw.

Check the chicken to ensure it is completely cooked before removing it from the oil.

Plate the fried chicken and serve.

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