Also called Crispy chicken It is a main dish that is widely accepted by the general population and especially by children. It is characterized by offering a tender and juicy meat and its external presentation is very particular and attractive since the outer covering in addition to being crunchy has a soft golden hue that makes it very appetizing.
It's a fast food which makes it a main dish that can help to look good when unexpected guests arrive, given its ease of preparation. It is also a solution when you have little time and you want to enjoy a delicious and complete meal, as it combines well with various options to accompany it such as salads, French fries, rice, mashed potatoes among other various options.
The secret of broaster chicken is to do a quick and previous cooking in little water to guarantee to obtain a meat that is internally juicy, then to marinate it properly to achieve a pleasant flavor and finally, to fry it to achieve a crunchy wrapper.
Nowadays the final frying to achieve the desired crunchy condition can be obtained in various ways such as: using a frying pan, the well-known deep frying and pressure frying. In the first case, the oil used is in the amount necessary to seal the chicken on both sides and obtain the desired browning; deep frying if it requires a container that allows the chicken pieces to float in the oil and does not require turning it on both sides and in pressure frying steam allows accelerate the formation of the crispy layer keeping the meat to the maximum of its juiciness.
Chicken broaster recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of chicken with skin
- Water quantity necessary for the first cooking
- 1/2 cup of liquid milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon mustard sauce
- 3 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 cup of wheat flour
- Oil amount necessary for frying.
Additional materials
- A pot to boil the chicken pieces
- Three bowl type containers
- A deep frying pan or cauldron
Preparation chicken broaster
Wash the chicken pieces well. Place them in a pot, add a teaspoon of salt and water in a minimum quantity, bring to the fire and let them boil for 10 minutes, taking care that the water is not consumed and the skin of the chicken is damaged. After this time, the chicken pieces are removed and dried, either in a wringer or using absorbent paper. They are reserved under these conditions. This pre-cooking ensures that when the chicken is fried, the cover is cooked evenly, without burning, and the meat is cooked and juicy.
In a separate container pour the milk, egg, mustard, minced garlic, a teaspoon of salt and pepper. Mix all these ingredients well with a whisk or with a fork until the mixture is uniform.
In two separate containers, place half the flour with half a teaspoon of salt in one and the other half with half a teaspoon of salt in the other.
In a deep frying pan or cauldron we pour oil in sufficient quantity to cover at least half the height of the chicken pieces. Heat the oil over medium heat.
While the oil is heating up, we proceed to prepare the crunchy coating, for this we submerge piece by piece in the first container that contains flour and salt, then in the milk and egg mixture and finally in the second container with flour, taking care that Each piece is covered all over. They are immediately placed on a dry plate and placed in the refrigerator for approximately 5 minutes.
During this time the oil has reached the appropriate temperature to start the final cooking phase. The chicken is removed from the refrigerator and with the help of a large spoon each piece is carefully introduced into the hot oil, Let the enveloping layer cook well on both sides, which is achieved by letting each side cook for about five minutes , taking care that the piece of chicken browns but does not burn, thus obtaining a crisp condition.
Each piece of oil is removed and placed on a plate or tray covered with absorbent paper to reduce the excess layer that may have remained.
Helpful tips for making delicious broaster chicken
To obtain an appetizing broaster chicken, two steps must be taken into account: seal the chicken by cooking the pieces in little water for ten minutes and adequate preparation of the crispy layer.
Do not leave the chicken in the oil for a long time when frying it, since it was previously cooked and what you want is to obtain the crispiness of the wrapper.
It is advisable not to place many pieces to fry at the same time.
To achieve a better and uniform floured it is advisable to place the flour in a bag, introduce the chicken pieces and stir for a short time.
Nutritional contribution
Chicken is one of the healthiest meat foods that exist and is very versatile for its preparation, so its consumption is indicated from the lactating stage of life to the geriatric.
It is estimated that each 100g of chicken meat provides an average of 160 k cal, varying in the region, with the breast being the one that provides the highest amount of calories. These same 100g contain 30g of protein; 7,7 g of total fat distributed in 2 g of saturated fat, 2,5 g of polyunsaturated fat and 3,4 g of monounsaturated fat; 10 mg of cholesterol; 2,4 g of carbohydrates.
Regarding the minerals, the following quantities have been determined: phosphorus 43,5 mg; potassium 40,2 mg; magnesium 3,8 mg; calcium 1,8 mg; iron 0,1 mg; copper, manganese, sodium, zinc, and selenium in amounts less than 0,1 mg of each.
From the above information it is deduced that the consumption of q00 grams of fried chicken covers the following nutritional needs; 9,6% calories, 16,2% protein, 20,8% fat and 0,3% carbohydrates.
Food properties
Chicken meat has a high acceptance for its pleasant taste, being very versatile to prepare it and it is completely tolerable from a nutritional point of view.
Added to the above is its biological properties such as having a high content of vitamins and minerals, abundant amino acids and proteins and a low content of fats, mainly in relation to cholesterol.
Being a food with a high content of proteins, vitamins and nutrients in general and at the same time provides little fat and calories, it makes it a special help in any type of diet, either in the daily diet or in the case of specific diets in case of health disorders or those aimed at improving the body figure.
From a health point of view, it can be stated that frequent consumption of chicken meat provides the following benefits: among the minerals it provides, the presence of phosphorus that helps bone and dental nutrition stands out, which in conjunction with the proteins it has has an important role in controlling the loss of bone structure so common in the elderly; vitamin A and its derivatives help maintain good vision; Among the derivatives of proteins, chicken has a significant amount of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known as the substance of happiness, which notably improves people's mood; the fibrous component it has is easily metabolic degradation for which it is well tolerated and digested, being ideal for patients with digestive disorders.
