Friday, September 27, 2013

Joey's Fried Chix

2 kilos chicken (drumsticks and thighs)
vegetable oil for deep frying
FOR MARINATE:
1 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp five spice
1/8 tsp cumin powder
1/8 celery seeds
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if you want it spicy)
BREADING:
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup bread crumbs
pinch of salt
pepper


Wash chicken and drain excess water.Set aside.
In a big bowl, mix all dry ingredients FOR MARINATE.
Rub marinate onto each chicken.
Add the egg and milk then mix well.
Marinate for an hour in the fridge.

In a plastic bag or any container with cover,
mix all ingredients for breading.
Add few pieces of marinated chicken.
Cover container and shake well.

In a wok, on low heat add vegetable oil.
When oil is slightly hot, add breaded chicken.
Fry 4-6 minutes on both sides. Do not overcrowd your wok.
Be patient, cook in batches! ;)
Drain in paper towel and set aside.
I know your chicken is not fully cooked! :D
Turn up heat to medium high.
Fry the chicken again 3-5 minutes on each side.
Drain excess oil in paper towels.
Serve.  Enjoy!

* Double frying gives extra crispiness.
  And you just did it!
  Crrruunnnccchhh!!! ;)

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