Pekin Fried Chicken Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Ingredients
| Buttermilk | 3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 6 boned chicken breast halves, (about 6 oz each), with skin intact | ||
| Beer | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Flour | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 teaspoon each salt and baking soda | ||
| Eggs | 2 , beaten | |
| Paprika | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (For frying) | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Take 2 self sealing plastic bags and add buttermilk in equal amounts in both. Place 3 chicken breasts in each and secure the tops by sealing them. Turn the bags so that an even coating is formed. Place in the refrigerator for3 hours, turning once for proper marinating.
2. Take a deep bowl, mix flour, beer, baking soda, paprika, eggs and salt and keep aside the mixture for half an hour. Stir before use.
MAKING
3. Heat 1 inch oil in a deep heavy skillet to 375°F.
4. Slide in 3 drained chicken breasts, dipped in batter, into oil and fry till crust turns golden brown.
5. Turn and continue to cook till the chicken is evenly brown and well cooked.
6. Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked chicken [if meat is evenly whitish] to paper towels. Place in warm oven till served. Repeat with other chicken breasts.
SERVING
7. Serve hot directly from oven.
1. Take 2 self sealing plastic bags and add buttermilk in equal amounts in both. Place 3 chicken breasts in each and secure the tops by sealing them. Turn the bags so that an even coating is formed. Place in the refrigerator for3 hours, turning once for proper marinating.
2. Take a deep bowl, mix flour, beer, baking soda, paprika, eggs and salt and keep aside the mixture for half an hour. Stir before use.
MAKING
3. Heat 1 inch oil in a deep heavy skillet to 375°F.
4. Slide in 3 drained chicken breasts, dipped in batter, into oil and fry till crust turns golden brown.
5. Turn and continue to cook till the chicken is evenly brown and well cooked.
6. Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked chicken [if meat is evenly whitish] to paper towels. Place in warm oven till served. Repeat with other chicken breasts.
SERVING
7. Serve hot directly from oven.
