Chicken in breadcrumbs
Chicken in breadcrumbs – Chicken bennay
This Chicken in Breadcrumbs recipe leaves KFC standing in the shadows. If you want to make chicken that gets everyone excited and wanting to have it again and again, then this is a great recipe for you.
The chicken is marinated. This enhances its flavour right from the start. The Baharat spice blend, sometimes known as Arabic 7 Spice is a blend of cumin, ground coriander, alspice, black pepper, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom and the impact this spice blend alone has on the dish is phenominal.
A coating of breadcrumbs is the next step , but not just any breadcrumbs. These have been seasoned to give even greater impact. The chicken in breadcrumbs is then fried to give a crispy coating with a real bite.
This has long been a family favourite.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets
For the marinade
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 4 garlic cloves – grated
- 1 onion grated
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp Baharat spice blend or 7 spice
To coat the chicken
- 1 cup plain flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup golden breadcrumbs
- 1tbsp smoked paprika
- Oil for frying
Here’s how to make your Chicken in Breadcrumbs
Take one chicken fillet at a time.
Lay it between 2 large sheets of cling film or greaseproof paper.
Using a rolling pin beat the chicken until it is only 0.5cm thick. Don’t be tempted to cut the chicken, the beating actually tenderises the chicken as well as making it flatter.
Cut the chicken into 3 more manageable size pieces.
Repeat this process with the other chicken fillets.
To make the marinade:
Put the lemon juice garlic, onion, salt pepper and 7 spice into a large bowl and mix them together.
Put the chicken into the marinade. Mix it thoroughly to ensure it’s coated thoroughly.
Put the chicken into the fridge. Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes – over night would be even better.
Now, it’s time to coat the chicken in breadcrumbs
Set up 3 wide shallow bowls. And an additional plate.
In the first bowl put the flour, with a good seasoning of salt and pepper.
In the second bowl put the beaten egg.
In the third bowl put the breadcrumbs and mix in the smoked paprika.
Taking one piece of chicken at a time:
Lift the chicken out of the marinade. Using your hand wipe off any excess marinade.
Put it into the flour and turn it over a couple of times to coat it.
Shake off any excess flour then put it into the beaten egg. Turn it over a couple of times to coat it.
Allow any excess egg to drip off before putting it into the breadcrumbs. Turn it over a couple of times to coat it thoroughly.
Put your coated chicken onto the plate.
Repeat this process until all your chicken is coated in breadcrumbs.
Now its time to start frying your chicken
Heat oil (about 5cm deep) in a deep, frying pan.
When the oil becomes hot and begins to sizzle, reduce the heat, and begin frying your chicken.
Fry just a few pieces of chicken at a time.
Fry them until they become a beautiful crispy, golden brown.
Turn them to brown the other side.
Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil when cooked.
Fry all the chicken in this way.
What to serve with Chicken in Breadcrumbs
Your Chicken is going to be beautifully crispy and packed with flavour; the real star of the show. So, you could have it on its own, with just a simple herb salad. If you feel that you’d like more, you could serve it with shareya rice or sauté potatoes with maybe a few pickles on the side and tahini sauce to drizzle over the top.
Alternatively, after flattening the chicken fillets initially, cut the chicken into strips before breadcrumbing them and make Chicken Gourjons. These are a great choice for a Mezze style meal.
Enjoy!
I’m sure everyone will love your chicken in breadcrumbs
I hope you’ll try this recipe. You’ll be surprised how easy it is. It’s definitely one to have up your sleeve; a real crowd pleaser.
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