Description
Crispy Chicken Recipe for Perfect Crunch creates the ultimate crispy chicken with a golden, perfectly seasoned coating. It delivers an irresistibly crunchy exterior while remaining tender and juicy on the inside, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or any cut of chicken)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a squeeze of lemon juice to sour)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil for frying (canola or sunflower oil works well)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy coating. Pound chicken breasts or wings to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Prepare the coating station: In one shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. In another bowl, place breadcrumbs.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs stick.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Test with a small piece of bread—it should sizzle within 30 seconds.
- Fry the chicken: Place chicken in hot oil, frying for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Fry in batches if necessary.
- Drain the chicken: Remove chicken from oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve immediately with dipping sauce or alongside sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or salad.
Notes
- Spicy Crispy Chicken: Add more cayenne pepper or drizzle with hot sauce for extra heat.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumb mixture for a cheesy, crispy coating.
- Oven-baked version: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for a healthier version.
- Gluten-free version: Substitute gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Herb variations: Add dried herbs like oregano or rosemary to the flour mixture for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes per batch
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
