Place the chicken cubes in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and hot sauce.

Mix everything well until the chicken is fully coated with seasoning.

Let it marinate for:

• 15 minutes for quick flavor
• 1 hour for deeper flavor

Step 2: Make the Crispy Coating

In another bowl, combine:

• Flour
• Cornstarch
• Baking powder
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Salt

Mix thoroughly.

Why Use Cornstarch?

Cornstarch helps create a lighter and crispier texture.

Step 3: Prepare the Wet Mixture

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• Egg
• Milk or buttermilk

This helps the coating stick properly to the chicken.

Step 4: Coat the Chicken

1. Dip chicken pieces into the wet mixture.
2. Coat them in the flour mixture.
3. Press the coating firmly onto each piece.
4. For extra crunch:
   • Dip again into the wet mixture
   • Coat again in flour mixture

Place coated chicken on a tray and let it rest for 5 minutes before frying.

Frying Instructions

Step 5: Heat the Oil

Fill a deep frying pan or pot with oil.

Heat oil to medium-high heat (about 350°F / 175°C).

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