No Fry Crispy Chicken Recipes

CRISPY CHINESE HONEY CHICKEN (WITHOUT DEEP FRYING)

Steps:

• Combine chicken pieces, vegetable oil, and salt in a big bowl. Mix well and let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
• Add the beaten egg into the bowl with the chicken. Stir to mix well. Add cornstarch. Stir to coat the chicken, until it forms an uneven coating with a little dry cornstarch left unattached.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add chicken all at once and spread out into a single layer in the skillet. Separate chicken pieces with a pair of tongs or chopsticks.
• Cook without touching the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom turns golden. Flip to brown the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a big plate and remove the pan from the stove. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Wipe the extra oil from the pan using a few layers of paper towel held in a pair of tongs, leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the garlic, ginger, and the white part of the green onion. Stir fry a few seconds to release the aroma.
• Stir the sauce again to thoroughly dissolve the cornstarch.
• Add the chicken back into the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir to mix well.
• Transfer to a plate, garnish with the green part of the green onion, and serve hot over steamed rice. You can add some steamed vegetables on the side to add some color to the dish.

NO FRY CRISPY CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Lower the shelf to the bottom level. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with a non stick spray like Pam. This makes clean up easy. Or you can just spray a sheet pan with cooking spray.
• 2. Rinse the chicken thighs and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the thighs with salt and pepper. Put the dry fish fry into a bowl and dredge the chicken on both sides to coat lightly. Lay the chicken on the prepared pan and cook in a 425 degree hot oven for 20 minutes, turn the chicken over and cook 10 more minutes.. Your done.
• 3. You can use boneless chicken breast instead but I recommend pounding it out some so that the chicken gets done before it dries out. I usually roast my vegetables the same time I'm cooking the chicken. Doing this you will have your entire meal finished in 30 minutes just like Rachel Ray.

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. Put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). Season the flour with paprika, salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).
• Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!
• Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until VERY hot. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. Brown the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned, reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
• Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have, you may have to fry in a few shifts. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.