Brazilian recipe
Crispy Breaded Chicken (Frango empanado crocante)
A classic breaded chicken recipe that stays juicy inside and crisp outside. Simple to make and perfect for a snack or a meal.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon oregano
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
6 skinless chicken drumsticks or thighs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 grated onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon oregano
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
6 skinless chicken drumsticks or thighs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 grated onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the chicken, eggs, milk, and lemons at a supermarket’s poultry, dairy, and produce sections; choose breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, oregano, stock cubes, and margarine from the dry goods and spreads aisles. If needed, a butcher can also provide skinless chicken pieces.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken pieces with grated onion, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt, oregano and Worcestershire sauce
- Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes
- In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, flour and paprika
- Set aside
- In a deep plate, lightly whisk the egg whites with the milk
- Coat each marinated chicken piece in the beaten egg whites, making sure it is well covered
- Then coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, covering them completely
- Grease a baking dish with half of the margarine and spread the rest over the bottom
- Arrange the breaded chicken pieces over the margarine in the baking dish
- Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes
- Remove the aluminium foil and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through
- Check the chicken is cooked and serve hot
Observations
Breaded chicken is a much-loved dish, known for its crisp crust and bold flavour. This recipe shows you how to make it at home using chicken pieces such as skinless drumsticks or thighs, which keeps the meat very juicy and irresistible. It is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a practical meal that everyone enjoys, bringing together ease and incredible flavour.
If you are looking for something tasty and simple to prepare, this breaded chicken is ideal for everyday meals or more special occasions. The trick to getting it just right lies in the seasonings and in coating the chicken twice in the flour mixture, which gives it the perfect level of crunch.
If you are looking for something tasty and simple to prepare, this breaded chicken is ideal for everyday meals or more special occasions. The trick to getting it just right lies in the seasonings and in coating the chicken twice in the flour mixture, which gives it the perfect level of crunch.
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