Okay, so the other day I was craving some crispy fried chicken, but I was out of my usual breading mix. I remembered seeing somewhere that corn flour could be used for coating, so I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” This is how it went down.
Experiment Time: Corn Flour Coating
First, I grabbed my chicken pieces – I had some drumsticks and thighs. I rinsed them under cold water and patted them dry with paper towels. Gotta make sure they’re not too wet, or the coating won’t stick right.
Next, I needed a simple seasoning mix. In a bowl, I combined:
- About a cup of corn flour (the fine kind, not the coarse stuff)
- A good pinch of salt
- Some black pepper
- A little garlic powder (because garlic makes everything better)
- A dash of paprika for some color and a hint of smokiness
I whisked all that together until it was evenly mixed. Then, I took each piece of chicken and dredged it in the corn flour mixture. I made sure to press it on a bit so it coated every nook and cranny.
Now for the frying! I heated up some vegetable oil in my trusty cast iron skillet. You want enough oil so the chicken can be mostly submerged. I tested the oil by dropping a tiny bit of the corn flour mixture in – if it sizzles nicely, it’s ready.
Carefully, I placed the chicken pieces in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. I let them fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until they were golden brown and cooked through. You can use a meat thermometer to check – it should read 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
Once they were done, I removed the chicken from the skillet and placed them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
The result? Surprisingly crispy! The corn flour gave the chicken a really nice, light, and crunchy coating. It wasn’t exactly the same as my usual breading, but it was definitely a good substitute. Plus, it had a slightly sweet, corny flavor that I really enjoyed. I serve them with some sweet chili and it was my perfect dinner.
So, yeah, corn flour does work for coating! It’s a great option if you’re out of breadcrumbs or just want to try something different. Definitely give it a go!
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