Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken
Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken pairs juicy, yogurt-marinated pieces with a golden crust kissed by curry and paprika. The result is crunchy on the outside, tender within, and subtly aromatic without overwhelming heat. Serve it hot for a weekend dinner, a game-day spread, or any gathering where bold, comforting flavors are in order.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Spoon the yogurt into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken and ensure it is coated with the yogurt. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the yogurt and discard the yogurt. Rinse the yogurt from the chicken pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Beat the milk and eggs together until smooth. In a wide, shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, curry powder, and paprika.
- 4
Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, then immediately press it into the flour mixture to coat completely; place the coated chicken on a plate while you prepare the remaining pieces.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 6
Gently lower the chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding, and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 1394.42 kcal High 70%
- Protein 68.13 g Good Source 136%
- Carbohydrate 74.23 g 27%
- Total Fat 94.05 g High 121%
- Saturated Fat 4.34 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 297.41 mg High 99%
- Sodium 601.47 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 3.12 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 11.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 279.43 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 4.75 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 428.78 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 82.04 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.76 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spiced Eastern Style Crispy Fried Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Curry Powder, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 1394.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Curry Powder, Eggs, Paprika. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1394.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken healthy?
- Spiced Eastern-Style Crispy Fried Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1394.42 calories and 68.13 g of protein, or 136% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 601.47 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.34 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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