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Quick Spicy Crispy Chicken

A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken that combines the perfect crunch with spicy flavor, ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Use boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch For extra crispiness.
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust for heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • Oil for frying Vegetable or canola oil works well Enough to cover the bottom of the skillet (about ½ inch deep).

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cutting your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Breading Station
  1. In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well!
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
Coating Chicken
  1. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
  2. Then, coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet or frying pan, pour enough oil to cover the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Serving
  1. Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  2. Serve hot with your favorite sides like rice or a fresh salad.

Notes

For gluten-free options, use gluten-free flour. If there are leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to two months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes.