How to Make Eastern-Inspired Fried Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There is something incredibly satisfying about biting into a piece of perfectly fried chicken - the crispy, golden crust giving way to tender, juicy meat. It is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. But what if we told you there was a way to take this beloved dish to the next level? Enter Eastern-Inspired Fried Chicken.

This recipe takes the traditional fried chicken and infuses it with the bold and exotic flavors of the East. It's a fusion of flavors that will...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 3 ½ cups whole milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 pieces

  • Spoon yogurt into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and make sure it's coated in yogurt. Squeeze bag to remove excess air and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from yogurt and discard yogurt. Rinse yogurt from chicken pieces and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Beat milk and eggs together until smooth. Mix flour, salt, pepper, curry powder, and paprika together in a wide, shallow bowl.
  • Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture and immediately press into the flour mixture to coat completely; keep coated chicken on a plate while preparing the remaining pieces.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Gently lie chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding, and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    739 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 218mg
    • Sodium: 488mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 274mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 623mg