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South Indian Fried Chicken

Chicken, marinated in a flavorful mix of spices, herbs, and a hint of tanginess, then deep-fried to golden perfection and tossed in a sizzling wok with aromatic curry leaves and mustard seeds! This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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South Indian Fried Chicken

Main Ingredients Boneless chicken breasts, Turmeric powder
Cuisine South Indian
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Non Veg

Ingredients

  • 250 grams boneless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1½ teaspoons coriander powder
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 8-10 curry leaves, shredded 
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Crushed black peppercorns to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 3-4 green chillies, slit
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

  1. Take chicken in a bowl. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, corn starch, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, salt and crushed black peppercorns.
  2. Break an egg and add the white part. Add lemon juice and mix well. 
  3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, add the marinated chicken pieces and deep fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper. Set aside.
  4. Heat coconut oil in a non-stick wok, add mustard seeds and sauté till they splutter.
  5. Add green chillies, curry leaves and sauté for few seconds. Add fried chicken, a pinch of salt, crushed black peppercorns and toss well.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with coriander sprig.
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