Golden, crispy, and incredibly juicy on the inside, this homemade fried chicken is even better than takeaway. Made with a simple marinade and a flavorful crust, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
2 eggs
300ml kefir
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
For the Chicken:
3 chicken breasts, cut into strips
For the Coating:
200g flour
Salt, to taste
Black pepper
Sweet paprika
Chicken seasoning (optional)
For Frying:
Oil (for deep or shallow frying)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, add:
Eggs
Kefir
Salt
Black pepper
Mix well until combined.
2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips.
Add the chicken to the marinade.
Mix well to coat all pieces.
Cover and refrigerate:
At least 1 hour
Ideally overnight for best flavor
3
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, add:
Flour
Salt
Black pepper
Sweet paprika
Optional chicken spices
Mix well.
Add a few tablespoons of the marinade into the flour.
Gently mix with your fingers to create small lumps (this makes the coating extra crispy).
4
Coat the Chicken
Take each piece of chicken from the marinade.
Coat it well in the flour mixture:
Press lightly to ensure a thick crust
Repeat for all pieces.
5
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep or large pan over medium heat.
Fry the chicken pieces:
A few at a time (do not overcrowd)
Turn on both sides
Cook until:
Golden brown
Crispy on the outside
Fully cooked inside
6
Serve
Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
