This Fried Chicken Recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and gives you crispy outside and juicy inside chicken every time. You can make it at home without any special equipment.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 3–4 People)
For Chicken Marinade
- 1 kg chicken (cut into medium pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or curd + ½ cup water)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
For Coating
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For Frying
- Oil (enough for deep frying)
🍴 Step-by-Step Fried Chicken Recipe
Step 1: Clean and Prepare Chicken
Wash the chicken pieces well and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Make small cuts on the chicken so the marinade goes inside properly.
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, add:
- Buttermilk
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red chilli powder
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Paprika
Mix well. Add chicken pieces and coat them properly.
Cover and rest for at least 2 hours (overnight in the fridge gives best taste).
Step 3: Prepare the Flour Coating
In another bowl, mix:
- All-purpose flour
- Cornflour
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red chilli powder
- Garlic powder
Mix everything evenly.
Step 4: Coat the Chicken
Take one chicken piece from the marinade.
Roll it well in the flour mixture.
Press the flour gently on the chicken to create a rough, crispy layer.
👉 For extra crispiness: Dip once again in marinade and coat with flour again (double coating).
Step 5: Heat the Oil
Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
To check oil temperature, drop a little flour—if it rises slowly, oil is ready.
Step 6: Fry the Chicken
Carefully place chicken pieces in hot oil.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry on medium heat for 12–15 minutes
- Turn occasionally for even cooking
- Fry until golden brown and crispy
Remove and place on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
✅ Tips for Perfect Fried Chicken
- Always fry on medium heat to cook inside properly
- Marinating in buttermilk makes chicken soft and juicy
- Cornflour helps make the coating extra crispy
- Rest fried chicken for 2–3 minutes before serving
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
- Tomato ketchup
- Mayonnaise or garlic dip
- Coleslaw
- French fries
⭐ Final Note
This easy fried chicken recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or parties. With simple ingredients and clear steps, anyone can make restaurant-style crispy fried chicken at home.
