Fried chicken is one of the most popular and versatile dishes in the world. It is easy to prepare, has a delicate flavor and aroma, and goes well with various side dishes and sauces.
Fried chicken can be prepared in different ways: in a frying pan, in the oven or on the grill
.
Each method gives the meat its own particular flavor and texture.
In addition, there are many recipes for marinades and seasonings that can make fried chicken even more delicious and flavorful.
Let’s tell you how to marinate and fry chicken deliciously.
Ingredients:
- Chicken meat – 1.2 kg;
- Onion – 1 pc;
- Smoked paprika – 2 tsp;
- Coriander – ½ tsp;
- Dried garlic – ½ tsp;
- Black pepper – ½ tsp;
- Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp.
Ingredients for the sauce:
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp;
- Sugar – 1 tsp;
- Basil – a bundle;
- Parsley – a bunch;
- Onion – 1 pc;
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp;
- Salt – ½ tsp.
Preparation of fried chicken:
Lay chicken in layers on the bottom of a deep bowl, salt each layer.
Mix paprika, coriander, dry garlic
and
black pepper, pour it into the chicken. Put the onion in the same place, pour in vegetable oil and mix all the components.
Leave the marinade for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator
.
Next, heat 70 ml of vegetable oil in a
frying
pan, remove all the onions from the chicken.
Put the marinated chicken in the frying pan, fry without a lid on high heat. Turn the chicken over when it is browned.
Then cover the chicken with a lid and braise on low heat for 30-35 minutes. Turn the pieces several times during the cooking process.
For the sauce, add finely chopped onion, vegetable oil, sugar and salt, chopped parsley and basil to the tomato paste.
The combination of tomato sauce with fried chicken is considered quite winning. Such chicken can be served with potatoes, salads, cereals and pasta.
