How To Make French Fried Chicken: A Mouth-Watering Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
2. In another shallow dish, beat together the eggs and milk.
3. In a third shallow dish, place the panko bread crumbs.
4. Take the chicken strips or chunks and coat them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
5. Dip the coated chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with the panko bread crumbs, pressing the crumbs onto the chicken to make sure they stick.
6. Place the breaded chicken on a plate and repeat until all the chicken is coated.
7. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the chicken over medium-high heat.
8. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
9. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
10. Remove the chicken from the oil using a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
11. Serve the French fried chicken hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 486
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 1033mg

Tips and Variations

• If you don't have panko bread crumbs, you can use regular bread crumbs instead. However, panko bread crumbs are preferred because they are lighter and crispier.
• If you want to make this recipe a little healthier, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it. Simply place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.
• You can add different seasonings to the flour mixture to give the chicken a different flavor. For example, you could add Italian seasoning, cumin, or chili powder.
• If you want to make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-cut chicken tenders instead of cutting the chicken yourself.
• For a fun twist on this recipe, try using different dipping sauces. Ranch dressing, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce are all great options.

Conclusion