YOGURT-MARINATED FRIED CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON AND PAPRIKA
Here is a fried chicken recipe that is the best kind of weeknight cooking, with ingredients found quickly at most local grocery stores, whirled in a food processor and then left overnight to turn into something delicious the next evening. A yogurt marinade helps tenderize the boneless, skinless chicken thighs, infusing them with saffron and paprika, and a quick frying lends the meat a crispy, minty coating. You can marinate the chicken for 3 hours or overnight, but you set the timetable depending on whatever else is going on. This chicken will adapt. Make one night, finish the next. That's living.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine saffron with 1 tablespoon water and let soak 10 minutes. Place in food processor with yogurt and garlic and purée until smooth and yellow. Place chicken in glass or ceramic bowl; pour yogurt mixture on top, turn to coat; cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, paprika, mint, salt and pepper. Heat a generous half-inch oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Drop in a bit of bread to test temperature; oil should bubble vigorously. Working in batches to avoid crowding, dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, then fry until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes a side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately, topped with walnuts and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 700, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Malik Ali Malik sahab
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Ron Thompson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind.
sk imn
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken.
Mack McElhenny
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The chicken is absolutely delicious!
Haseeno ka Dewaana
[email protected]I love the combination of saffron and paprika in this recipe. It gives the chicken a beautiful golden color and a slightly exotic flavor.
Aderotimi folasade Joy
[email protected]This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the crust is crispy and delicious.
Aakrisha Pokharel
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this recipe again. It's a keeper!
Rania Njeri
[email protected]I served this chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.
ammad ali
[email protected]I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, and they turned out great. I think bone-in chicken would also work well.
Kaleem Abid
[email protected]I'm not a fan of saffron, so I omitted it from the recipe. The chicken was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the saffron.
Naruto Kun
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken, and they were all asking for the recipe.
ZohaibAli H
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The chicken is absolutely delicious!
Khoru Kaka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the yogurt marinade added a nice tanginess.
Shayan Khan Shayan Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making fried chicken, and it turned out perfectly! The yogurt marinade made the chicken so tender, and the saffron and paprika gave it a delicious flavor.
kenzola maxwel
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kimesha Thomas
[email protected]This yogurt-marinated fried chicken with saffron and paprika is a delightful dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy, with a crispy, flavorful crust. The yogurt marinade adds a wonderful tanginess, whi