Zesty Spicy Fried Chicken Breast Recipe
A practical recipe where chicken breasts coated with corn flour and spices are cooked crispy in a pan. For this zesty fried chicken recipe, mix the ingredients, coat the chicken, then fry under medium heat. You can serve it with salad or yoghurt sauce.
Ingredients
Coating mixture
Step-by-Step Method
Mix coating ingredients
In a large bowl, mix corn flour, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and cumin until homogeneous.
Prepare the chicken
Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. If it is too thick, you can thin it slightly to cook evenly.
Coat the chicken
Press each piece into the spicy cornflour mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Gently shake off excess flour.
Heat the oil
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking; When you add a small piece of flour, it is enough for it to sizzle.
Fry
Place the chicken in the pan in a single layer. Cook by turning on each side until golden brown; Do not crowd the pan, proceed in batches if necessary.
Check the inside and let it rest
When the inside of the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan. Take it out on a paper towel and let it rest for 3-5 minutes; This way the coating stays crispier.
Serve
Serve while hot. You can add a lemon slice, salad or yoghurt sauce on the side.