Chicken and chips consumption in Nigeria is getting higher and higher. Chicken makes it one of the cheapest meat to get in Nigeria. Adding chips to it makes it a full meal for the family. The editorial staff has prepared an easy step to prepare chicken and chips at home.
Preparing chicken and chips means you have to deal with each separately so that we will go through the ingredients and preparation steps for the chips, and then the chicken follows.
How to prepare chicken and chips in Nigeria
Preparing the chips
Ingredients for the chips
- Starchy potatoes (preferably)
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
Steps for chips preparation
- Begin by selecting starchy potatoes for optimal results.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and proceed to slice them into desired shapes.
- Place the sliced potatoes in a water bowl and add a pinch of salt. Allow them to soak for approximately 20 minutes or until ready. Afterward, drain the water and let the potatoes dry for a brief period.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a frypan and heat it to a high temperature. Carefully add the potatoes and quickly remove them almost immediately.
- Let the potatoes cool completely before the next step.
- Reheat the oil until it reaches a high temperature. Refry the cooled potatoes to achieve a crisp and golden texture.
- Sprinkle salt to taste and savor the delightful chips.
Now, we are done with the chips for our chicken and chips recipe, so let’s move on to the chicken preparation.
Preparing the chicken
Ingredients for the chicken
- Chicken
- Flour
- Oil
- Garlic powder
- Eggs
- Milk
- Bread crumbs
- Pepper
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Lemon juice
- Red chili powder
Preparing the chicken
- Start by washing the chicken pieces thoroughly and leave the skin intact. Set the chicken aside.
- Create a marinade combining lemon juice, red chili powder, and salt. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least one hour to infuse flavors.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and add milk, whisking the mixture thoroughly.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, red chili powder, bread crumbs, and salt separately to create a coating blend.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Submerge the coated chicken into the whisked egg and milk, followed by another flour mixture coating.
- Heat the oil to a suitable frying temperature in a frypan and deep fry the chicken until it attains a delightful golden brown color.
Conclusion
Here is our simple recipe for chicken and chips preparation in Nigeria. Thanks for reading. Also, read 5 Best Chicken Recipes In Ghana
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