KFC Hot ‘n Spicy Crispy Strips Clone 🍗
Introduction:
Love the mouthwatering aroma and tantalizing taste of KFC’s Hot ‘n Spicy Crispy Strips? Well, get ready to recreate that same addictive flavor right in your own kitchen! 🌶️🍗 These homemade crispy strips are a near-perfect match to the ones you find down under in Australia. With a perfect blend of spices and a satisfying crunch, this recipe will have you reaching for seconds (and thirds)! 🤤
Recipe Overview:
- Name: KFC Hot ‘n Spicy Crispy Strips Clone
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Australian, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 882.4 per serving
- Total Time: 1 hour (Prep: 20 minutes, Cook: 40 minutes)
Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantities |
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Skinless chicken breasts | 500 g |
Water | |
Salt | 4 tsp |
MSG | 1 tsp |
Egg | 1 |
Milk | 1 cup |
Plain flour | 1 cup |
Pepper | 2 tsp |
Paprika | 3 tsp |
Mexican chili powder | 1 tsp |
MSG | 1 tsp |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken:
- Trim any excess skin or fat from the chicken breasts.
- Slice the chicken breasts into nice-sized strips (approximately 1/2 inch x 3-4 inches).
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Marinate:
- In a large bowl, combine water, 4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp MSG for the marinade.
- Let the chicken sit and marinate in this mixture for 20 minutes, turning the strips once midway through.
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Prepare Coating:
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat the egg and mix it with milk and a bit of pepper.
- In a small plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients: flour, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp pepper, 3 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Mexican chili powder, and 1 tsp MSG. Shake well to mix.
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Preheat Oil:
- Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 220°C.
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Coat Chicken:
- After 20 minutes of marinating, transfer each chicken strip to paper towels to drain excess liquid.
- Place about ten strips at once in the bag with the flour mixture and shake until coated.
- Transfer the coated strips to a plate.
- Dip each strip individually into the egg and milk mixture, then back into the flour bag for another shake. Ensure each strip is thoroughly coated.
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Fry:
- Drop 5-6 strips at a time into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, which should take just a couple of minutes. Adjust cooking time based on your preferred level of crispiness.
- Stir occasionally while frying to prevent sticking together.
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Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the chicken strips from the oil and allow them to drain on paper towels for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot and crispy, and enjoy your homemade takeaway!
Conclusion:
With this KFC Hot ‘n Spicy Crispy Strips Clone recipe, you can indulge in the irresistible flavor of your favorite fast-food treat right in the comfort of your own home. Whether as a tasty snack, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a satisfying main dish, these crispy strips are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. So why wait? Get frying and treat yourself to a homemade delight that’s finger-lickin’ good! 🍴😋