Inspired by the iconic street food near Jama Masjid in Delhi, this fried chicken is ultra crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold Indian spices.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ marination time)
Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: ~40 minutes (or longer if marinated overnight)
Servings: 4
Calories: ~520 kcal per serving
Protein: ~38g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken Marinade
800g chicken (drumsticks or wings)
½ cup yogurt
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp salt
Juice of ½ lemon
🧂 Crispy Coating
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornflour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder
Salt to taste
🔥 For Frying
Oil for deep frying
👨🍳 Instructions
🍗 1. Marinate chicken
Mix chicken with all marinade ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight = best flavor).
🧂 2. Coat chicken
Mix dry coating ingredients. Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture until fully coated.
🔥 3. Fry
Heat oil and deep-fry chicken on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until golden, crispy, and fully cooked inside.
🧻 4. Drain
Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
🍽️ 5. Serve
Serve hot with lemon wedges, chutney, or spicy mayo.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This chicken is crispy, spicy, and deeply aromatic—a true street-style bite with bold masala flavor and juicy texture inside.
