Crispy Fried Chicken

Method

1. Take buttermilk in a large bowl, add salt and crushed black peppercorns and mix well.
2. Add chicken pieces and mix well and set aside to marinate for 30-35 minutes or better still overnight.
3. Take the refined flour in a large plate, add a little salt and mix.
4. Break eggs into another bowl and beat well. Add salt and pepper powder and mix well.
5. Take cornflakes and breadcrumbs in another large plate and mix well.
6. Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan.
7. Roll the chicken pieces in refined flour so that they are well coated on all sides and keep them on another large plate.
8. Dip these chicken pieces once again in the spiced buttermilk. Take them out one by one, roll in refined flour, then dip in egg mixture and lastly roll in the cornflakes-breadcrumbs mixture.
9. Slide them into the hot oil and deep-fry on medium heat till golden and crisp.
10. Drain on absorbent paper. Arrange them on a serving platter and serve with tomato ketchup.

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