Fried Dhaka Chicken is a delightful and crispy treat, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. This recipe, known for its simplicity and bold flavors, delivers tender chicken strips coated in a crunchy, spiced batter. It’s a fantastic appetizer or main course that’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
How to Make Fried Dhaka Chicken:
- Prepare the Chicken: Begin by cutting half a kilogram of boneless chicken into medium-thick strips. This ensures even cooking and a good balance of tenderness and crispiness.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with one cup of corn flour, one teaspoon of salt, two teaspoons of crushed red pepper, two tablespoons of sesame seeds, two eggs, and two tablespoons of lemon juice. It’s crucial not to add any water to this mixture. The moisture from the eggs and lemon juice will be sufficient to create a thick, flavorful marinade. Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring each chicken strip is well coated.
- Deep Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep frying pan or wok. Once the oil is hot, carefully pick up the marinated chicken strips one by one and gently place them into the hot oil. Fry until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are cooked through. This usually takes a few minutes per side.
- Sprinkle and Serve: Once the chicken is fried to perfection, remove it from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle chat masala over the fried chicken strips for an extra burst of flavor. Serve hot.
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Fried Dhaka chicken Recipe by Shireen Anwar
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marination Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Shireen Anwar's Fried Dhaka Chicken: Crispy, spiced chicken strips, marinated without water, then deep-fried to golden perfection. A quick, flavorful appetizer or main course.
Course:
Appetizer, Hi-Tea, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine:
Bengali, Indian
Keyword:
30 min meals, boneless chicken, fried chicken, fried food, Iftar, Masala TV Recipes, Quick and Easy, Ramadan
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500 gm Boneless chicken cut into medium-thick strips
- 1 cup Corn flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Chat masala to sprinkle
- Cooking oil for deep frying
Cooking Method
Marinate the Chicken:
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In a bowl, combine the boneless chicken strips with corn flour, salt, crushed red pepper, sesame seeds, eggs, and lemon juice.
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Mix very well, ensuring all the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated. Important: Do not add any water. The moisture from the eggs and lemon juice will be sufficient.
Deep Fry:
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Heat cooking oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Once the oil is hot, carefully pick up the marinated chicken strips and gently place them into the hot oil.
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Fry until the chicken turns golden brown and is cooked through.
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Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Season and Serve:
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Immediately sprinkle chat masala over the fried chicken strips.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
- Oil Temperature: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. If the oil is not hot enough, the chicken will absorb too much oil and become soggy.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature and result in uneven cooking.
- Crispiness: For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken. Fry it lightly first, remove it, and then fry it again until golden brown.
- Marination time: Although the recipe does not state a marination time, allowing the chicken to marinate for 15-30 minutes will allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken, making it more flavorful.
Other Variations:
- Spicy Version: Add more crushed red pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade for a spicier kick.
- Garlic Flavor: Add a teaspoon of garlic paste or powder to the marinade for a richer flavor.
- Ginger Flavor: Add a teaspoon of ginger paste or powder to the marinade for a richer flavor.
- Herb Infusion: Add finely chopped fresh coriander or mint leaves to the marinade for a refreshing twist.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Fried Dhaka Chicken as an appetizer with a side of mint chutney or ketchup.
- Pair it with fried rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Use it as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.
- Serve it with a side of coleslaw or a fresh salad.
Following are few more Fried Chicken recipes to try!
- Sizzling Chicken Recipe by Shireen Anwar
- Dragon Chicken Recipe by Samina Jalil
- Chili Chicken Chiza Recipe by Samina Jalil
- Chicken Nuggets Recipe by Zarnak Sidhwa
- Crispy Chicken Broast Recipe by Samina Jalil
We encourage you to try this simple yet delicious Fried Dhaka Chicken recipe by Shireen Anwar. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Once you’ve tried it, please share your experience and any variations you might have tried in the comments below. Your feedback is highly valued.
