🍗 Crispy Chicken Fillet (Restaurant-Style)
Here’s a simple, super crispy chicken fillet recipe you can make at home.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1–2 cups breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- Oil for deep frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
- Slice chicken breasts into fillet-sized pieces if needed.
- Lightly pound to even thickness (about ½ inch).
- Pat dry.
2️⃣ Set Up Coating Stations
- Bowl 1: Flour + cornstarch + all dry spices.
- Bowl 2: Beat eggs + milk.
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs.
3️⃣ Coat the Chicken
- Dredge in flour mixture.
- Dip in egg mixture.
- Coat well in breadcrumbs (press firmly).
💡 For extra crunch: Dip back into egg and breadcrumbs again (double coating).
4️⃣ Fry
- Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–350°F).
- Fry 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Internal temp should reach 75°C (165°F).
- Drain on paper towels.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Add a tablespoon of hot sauce to the egg mix for flavor.
- Let coated chicken rest 10 minutes before frying (helps coating stick).
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.
🍔 Serving Ideas
- In burgers or sandwiches
- With fries & coleslaw
- Slice over salads
- Serve with garlic mayo or spicy dip
If you’d like, I can also give you an oven-baked or air fryer version 😊
