Chicken Majestic Recipe
Strips of chicken marinated, deep fried & tossed in spices, dry chili and curry leaves
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Breading
Frying
Method
Marination
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breast into strips about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Make the Marinade
In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice.
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Breading
- 4
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
- 5
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dip each strip into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture for a double coating.
Frying
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 7
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken strips to the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Add Spices
In the last minute of frying, add dried red chilies and curry leaves to the oil for flavor.
- 9
Drain and Season
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle chaat masala over the hot chicken before serving.
