Just the thought of crispy chicken is enough to make our mouth water and our mind wanders to thoughts of indulgence. Now that it’s the weekend, we’re all the more tempted to treat ourselves to yummy snacks. When it comes to chicken starters, there are lots of options – from Chicken Popcorn and momos to wings and croquettes, Some of these snacks are coated in breadcrumbs or panko crumbs before frying. Doing so gives them that deliciously crispy outer layer that makes them irresistible. Today, we bring you a recipe for a chicken appetizer that gets its crunch from a different ingredient. Wondering what this yummy snack is all about? This is Crispy Thread Chicken.
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Crispy Thread Chicken is made by coating marinated chicken strips in boiled noodles. Yes, you read that right. You can use simple noodles to take your chicken starters to the next level. For this, store-bought hakka noodles are also a good option. If you are looking for alternatives, you can use spring roll wrap or samosa patti after cutting them into thin strips (julienne). Sounds innovative, doesn’t it? And this dish is also very tasty. Check out the recipe below:
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How to make Crispy Thread Chicken at home | Easy recipe for Crispy Chicken Starter
what you need:
You can work with 250-500 grams of boneless chicken and adjust the ingredients accordingly. For the marinade you will need soy sauce, vinegar. schezwan sauce, sweet chili sauce (or similar), ginger garlic paste, salt and pepper. You can add chili powder if you want to make it spicy. You’ll also need eggs and cornflour to coat the chicken before frying. For the “crunchy thread” part, you need boiled noodles or julienne of spring rolls or samosa wraps.
how to prepare:
- In a large bowl, mix all the spices and sauce for the marinade. Cut the chicken into medium sized strips and then put them in a bowl.
- Let the chicken marinate for about 2 hours.
- Add cornflour and egg to the marinated chicken. mix well.
- Coat the strips in strips of boiled noodles or samosa/spring roll wraps.
- Deep fry the chicken strips till golden and crisp.
- Serve hot with sweet and spicy dip.
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Once you try this spicy appetizer, you’ll find yourself wanting more. Try it soon and let us know!
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