Krispy fried chicken
Krispy fried chicken is a crunchy main course made with chicken breasts coated in a fragrant herb and spice blend. The Thermomix grinds mustard seeds, peppercorns and dried rosemary into a uniform seasoning, giving the coating a crispy texture and full flavour without a deep fryer.
About this recipe
Krispy fried chicken Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the golden crunch of fried chicken to your all-in-one kitchen machine without needing a deep fryer. Chicken breasts are coated in a homemade seasoning blend of dried onion flakes, granulated garlic, paprika, rosemary, basil, oregano and freshly ground mustard seeds and peppercorns, creating a crust that is crisp outside and juicy inside. This recipe is perfect as a quick weeknight dinner, because the TM7 grinds whole spices and mixes the coating in the same bowl, cutting preparation to minutes. The result is lighter than classic fried chicken, with a fragrant herb flavour and an even, golden-brown finish. If you have been searching for easy fried chicken recipes that fit a busy schedule, this version delivers restaurant-style crunch with everyday pantry ingredients and minimal washing up, making it a reliable family favourite.
Preparation tips
- Pat the chicken breasts thoroughly dry with kitchen paper before coating them, because surface moisture prevents the seasoned crust from adhering and turning beautifully crisp during frying.
- Store any leftover spice blend in a small airtight jar in the cupboard; the paprika, oregano and ground mustard seed mixture keeps its aroma for several weeks and seasons future batches instantly.
- For a milder kid-friendly version, reduce the peppercorns and mustard seeds and add a pinch of dried basil extra, so children enjoy the same crunch without the sharpness.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free variation: replace the flour in the coating with rice flour or finely ground cornmeal, keeping the paprika and garlic seasoning identical for the same crispy, golden chicken.
- Festive variation: add a pinch of smoked paprika and a squeeze of lemon over the finished krispy chicken, then serve with a garlic-yogurt dip for a party buffet that guests can eat by hand.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 grinds the mustard seeds and peppercorns into a fine, aromatic powder in seconds for the chicken coating. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the flour and spices directly in the bowl ensures every batch of krispy coating has identical proportions. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix chops the dried onion flakes and rosemary finely so the crust releases its full herbal aroma when fried. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the seasoned coating happens hands-free while you flatten the chicken breasts, saving you messy manual work. [Hands-Free]
- Even heating of the pan-fried chicken keeps the paprika crust golden brown without burning the dried herbs. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- salt
- black peppercorns
- dried onion flakes
- granulated garlic
- dried rosemary
- dried basil
- paprika
- dried oregano
- yellow mustard seeds
- dried thyme