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Fried chicken is a classic American dish originating from the southern states of the United States.
If you love fried chicken, try this recipe. Since it is prepared in the southern states of the USA. The secret is in the aromatic marinade and rich and tasty breading. This dish is served with yogurt sauce. This is a simple dish that is simple, delicious and perfect for a dinner with family or friends.
We recommend frying a few pieces of chicken at a time to ensure they are perfectly cooked and evenly browned. The recipe was shared on the Cucchiaio website.
Breaded fried chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 medium sized chicken;
- 4 eggs;
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan;
- flour;
- breadcrumbs;
- cornflakes;
- juice of one lemon;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- parsley;
- basil;
- 1 liter of vegetable oil;
- salt pepper.
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons of yogurt;
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- juice of half a lemon
- salt pepper.
Preparation:
- To make fried chicken, you must first cut the chicken into pieces. Peel, remove bones and cut into smaller pieces. Place them in a bowl.
- Season the chicken with lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped garlic and a spoonful of Parmesan. Also add salt and pepper and mix well. Cover with cling film and leave in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Next, remove the chicken from the refrigerator, coarsely crumble the corn flakes into the baking dish and add the breadcrumbs. In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt, pepper, a few chopped basil leaves and the remaining grated cheese.
- At this point, take the chicken, drain the marinade and place the pieces in a bowl with flour.
- Shake off any excess flour and dip the chicken pieces into the beaten egg and then into the cornflake/breadcrumb mixture. Heat the oil in a saucepan with a diameter of about 20 cm to a temperature of 70°. Fry a few pieces of chicken at a time, turning them so they are well cooked on all sides. This will take 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place them on a sheet of absorbent paper.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice and chopped garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir well until you get a smooth sauce. Serve the fried chicken while still hot with the yogurt sauce.
