Skip to content
Crispy Chicken
Total time65 min
Prep20 min
Cook45 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyMedium
ReviewsNo ratings yet
Mains

ChefOla Faour

Crispy Chicken

Crispy chicken made with a very easy homemade recipe — distinctive in taste and appearance. A favorite with kids; make it at home because it’s tastier and cleaner.

Crispy chicken... an incredibly tasty recipe for the whole family — even better than restaurants.

Ingredients

Start here, then move straight into the method.

  • Chicken breasts, cut into lengthwise strips
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Milk or water, as needed
  • 1 cup flour for coating the crispy pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating
  • Cabbage salad with mayonnaise — a delicious salad to serve with the crispy chicken.

Method

Follow the cooking sequence without leaving the page.

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into medium-length strips, then add salt, pepper, paprika, flour, cornstarch, and baking powder over the chicken and mix well.
  2. Add a little liquid milk or water until you obtain a sticky mixture and mix.
  3. Mix 1 cup of flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a wide bowl.
  4. Remove each piece of chicken from the sticky marinade, and dip it into the flour-and-cornstarch bowl so it is coated on all sides.
  5. Fry the crispy chicken pieces in plenty of oil until cooked and golden in color.
  6. Serve the crispy chicken with french fries and salads.
  7. Cabbage salad with mayonnaise is a delicious accompaniment to the crispy chicken.

Recipe tags

MainsInternationalNut freeEgg freeMediumLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • Cabbage salad with mayonnaise
  • Turkish chicken kebab

Chef

Ola Faour

Ola Faour shares a practical home-cooking collection on Zesta, with recipes gathered for everyday tables and repeat cooking.

Open chef profile
Save or plan
Save and collect

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

saved recipesUsed: 0/30Remaining: 30
Pin into WeekCraft

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

recipe-to-plan actionsUsed: 0/8Remaining: 8
Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Zesta Library

Related recipes you may also like

These picks lean on similar category, chef, and cooking style.

Chicken Wings with Coriander and Garlic
Mains
30 minEasy

Chicken Wings with Coriander and Garlic

Chicken wings are always a crowd favorite and can be made in more than one way, but the best flavor of all is when they’re paired with coriander and garlic. Try this easy recipe and enjoy the tastiest oven-grilled wings.

Hamburger with Onion Wedges
Mains
30 minEasy

Hamburger with Onion Wedges

Hamburger is one of the most popular quick recipes, requested again and again by both adults and children. There are many ways to prepare the meat mixture, but our version uses the fewest possible ingredients so you can enjoy the flavor of the meat.

How to Make Fish Tagine
Mains
30 minEasy

How to Make Fish Tagine

A distinctive fish tagine recipe that brings together fish, tahini, and a variety of citrus fruits in one dish... Citrus with tahini is a whole story. Have you tried it before? You should try it now.

Successful Homemade Pizza with Corn Flour
Mains
30 minEasy

Successful Homemade Pizza with Corn Flour

Pizza is one of the most delicious pastries—especially when it’s made with corn flour and 4 types of cheese! Make this pizza using this easy, simple method and you’ll definitely love it.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Salads and appetizers
Time TBDMedium

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted cauliflower salad with a mix of vegetables, pomegranate seeds, and a delicious tahini dressing. A wonderful, nourishing, healthy recipe that’s perfect for vegetarian eaters.

Chicken Salsalada
Salads and appetizers
50 minEasy

Chicken Salsalada

Salsalada is a rich dish because it includes chicken along with vegetables, so it is filling and can easily serve as a meal on its own. Its flavor is truly distinctive.