Beef Dish
Savor the mouthwatering flavors of this crispy, marinated beef delight! Tender strips of beef are soaked in a zesty marinade, then expertly deep-fried to golden perfection, creating a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect for serving as an appetizer or a main dish, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep
10
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1-2 cloves of garlic
- Lemon juice
- 240 ml of water (8.11 fl oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 chicken breasts
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 720 ml deep-frying oil (24.3 fl oz)
- 225 g flour (1.8 cup)
- 0.5 lb flour (227 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- Black Pepper
- Paprika
- Salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise (60 ml)
- 1 pickle
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix well the flour, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- 2
Add 2 eggs and 240 ml of water, mix well.
- 3
Marinate the 2 chicken breasts in the mixture and leave in the refrigerator for ~ 1 hour.
- 4
Prepare the breading mixture with 0.5 lb flour and seasonings.
- 5
Roll the marinated chicken in the breading mixture.
- 6
Heat 720 ml of deep-frying oil and roast the chicken until golden brown.
- 7
Prepare the sauce by mixing 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 pickle, 1-2 cloves of garlic, and lemon juice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your frying oil to exactly 350°F (175°C) and maintain temperature - oil below 325°F creates greasy coating while above 375°F burns breading before chicken cooks through.technique350°F
- ✓Double-dredge by dipping breaded chicken back into the wet marinade, then breading again - this creates a thicker, crunchier crust that adheres better during frying.technique
- ✓Marinate chicken for exactly 1-4 hours maximum because the acidic components begin breaking down protein structure after 4 hours, creating mushy texture.timing1-4 hours maximum
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of flour to liquid in your wet marinade to achieve proper coating consistency that clings without being too thick or running off.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Fry chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then rest on wire rack for 2 minutes to prevent steam from softening the crust.timing165°F, 2 minutes rest
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