Crispy Curry Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Curry Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons curry powder, such as Madras; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon celery seed or ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest plus 8 wedges of lime; 1 cup whole-fat plain yogurt; 1 whole chicken, cut for frying into 8 pieces; Salt and pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Vegetable, safflower, or peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons curry powder, such as Madras
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon celery seed or ground cardamom
1 tablespoon grated lime zest plus 8 wedges of lime
1 cup whole-fat plain yogurt
1 whole chicken, cut for frying into 8 pieces
Salt and pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable, safflower, or peanut oil, for frying

1
In a small bowl, mix together the curry, chili powder, onion and garlic powders, poultry seasoning, celery seed or ground cardamom, and lime zest, and set aside.
2
Combine half of the spice mixture with the yogurt.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Coat the chicken with the yogurt.
5
This can be done as much as 24 hours ahead.
6
Keep the chicken, covered, in the refrigerator until about 30 minutes before you are ready to cook it.
7
Place the flour in a large brown paper sack, add the remainder of the spice mix to it, and shake the bag.
8
Add 4 chicken pieces and shake to coat.
9
In a large pot at least five inches high, heat 2 1/2 to 3 inches of frying oil over medium to medium-high heat.
10
Insert the handle of a wooden spoon in the oil.
11
If rapid bubbles come out and away from the handle, the oil is ready.
12
Fry the 4 pieces of coated chicken for 12 minutes, turning once.
13
Coat the remaining chicken while the first batch fries up.
14
Cool the chicken on a rack and sprinkle with a little extra salt.
15
Allow the oil to heat back up for a minute or two, then fry the second batch.
16
Serve with the lime wedges to squirt over the crispy curry chicken.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons curry powder, such as Madras, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Crispy Curry Fried Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Curry Fried Chicken

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