Crispy Spicy Fried Chicken – 50-Minute Recipe
A fiery, aromatic fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside and juicy inside, finished with a fragrant curry leaf and garlic tempering that elevates every bite. The blend of Kashmiri chili, garam masala, and fresh chilies delivers a punch of heat balanced by citrusy lemon and creamy yogurt. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.
Recipe by kitchen_diaries_by_zubda· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 1/5 lb chicken pieces
- 2 tsp curry leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp green chili paste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup corn flour
- 1 whole egg
Tempering
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp fresh curry leaves
- 2 tsp green chilies
- 1 tsp red chilies
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with lemon juice, salt, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, black pepper, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, green chili paste, yogurt, plain flour, corn flour, and the whole egg. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- 2Heat a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil for frying. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until the chicken is deeply golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
- 3Meanwhile, in a separate small pan, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and cook until just golden. Add the fresh curry leaves, chopped green chilies, and chopped red chilies to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4Transfer the freshly fried chicken into the tempering pan and toss everything together until each piece is evenly coated with the garlicky, chili-infused oil. Serve immediately while hot.
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Marinate for flavor
Cover the chicken after mixing and refrigerate for at least one hour before frying.
Fry in small batches
Add the marinated chicken to the hot oil in small portions.
Prepare tempering while frying
Heat a separate pan for the garlic, curry leaves and chilies while the chicken fries.
Coat immediately after frying
Transfer the freshly fried chicken to the tempering pan and toss right away.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Crispy Spicy Fried Chicken with Curry Leaf Tempering?
- About 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Crispy Spicy Fried Chicken with Curry Leaf Tempering recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Crispy Spicy Fried Chicken with Curry Leaf Tempering recipe come from?
- It was shared by kitchen_diaries_by_zubda on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.