Fried chicken prepared in a healthy way

There is no doubt that fried chicken is one of the comfort foods that we can not help but love. But we know that fried chicken is usually seen as a guilty pleasure, because it's not the healthiest choice. But don't worry!

You can make some very simple changes to the traditional fried chicken recipe to turn this favorite dish in a healthier choice. You can significantly reduce the fat content of fried chicken by removing the skin before cooking it. If you are afraid of losing flavor or making crispy chicken, you only have to change your traditional potting mix and you will not even feel fat. Add herbs and spices to your flour mixture before sprinkling the chicken. Oregano, paprika and cayenne pepper are excellent to enhance the taste. Do not be afraid to be creative and add your favorite until you have found your spices mix well with you. Also try using the Japanese breadcrumbs in your coating instead of bread crumbs. Japanese breadcrumbs is lighter than traditional bread crumbs, so you are guaranteed a delicious crispy coating.

Another solution is to choose healthy baking rather than frying. Try our recipe for Sweet Potato fries and chicken nuggets in the oven as kids love to a new version of this favorite meal. To prepare chicken wings healthier, but equally delicious, try our recipe for Buffalo Chicken Wings boneless spicy with vegetable sticks and blue cheese dressing . To make this dish, we substitute chicken thighs boneless skinless chicken wings traditional higher fat content.

If you decide to fry your chicken, make sure to keep the oil at a uniform temperature of 365 ⁰ F (185 ° C). You want a crispy chicken outside and juicy on the inside, not greasy and soft. Maintain a uniform temperature of the oil is used for cooking chicken instead of soaking it with oil. Use vegetable oil and make sure not to fill your roasting pan too. When the chicken is placed in cold oil, the temperature tends to decrease; be sure to use a frying thermometer.

Marinate chicken in buttermilk overnight is another secret to getting a great fried chicken. Place chicken pieces in a plastic bag with buttermilk, salt and pepper. This will make your tender, tasty and, most importantly, moist chicken. When you are ready to cook the chicken, simply discard the plastic bag with the marinade for easy cleaning. Try your own version of fried chicken today!