Italian
Perfect Fried Chicken
by Casa Pappagallo · 705K subscribers on YouTube
A foolproof double-cooking method for perfectly juicy and crispy fried chicken: first steam the chicken pieces, then cool, bread, and fry twice for an irresistible crunch.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
8 items- Sovraccosce e Cosce di PolloCan use skinless if preferred
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- FlourFor the seasoned flour coating
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs
- SaltTo taste
- Hot Chili Pepper(optional) — Optional, can add to the seasoned flour
Method
- Place chicken thighs and drumsticks on a steamer rack and steam over boiling water for 10–15 minutes (15+ minutes for free-range chicken).
- Remove chicken and let cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix flour with paprika and garlic powder to create seasoned flour.
- Beat eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Coat each chicken piece first in seasoned flour, then in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. (Optional: double bread crumb coating.)
- Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–350°F). Fry drumsticks first, then add thighs; cook for about 7 minutes total.
- Remove chicken and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil to nearly 200°C (390°F) and fry the chicken again until deeply golden and extra crispy.
- Remove, season with salt, and serve hot or warm.
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