Name: Crispy chicken breasts in minutes: golden fillets with garlic-cream dip and a fresh salad
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 eggs; salt to taste; chicken seasoning (to taste); ground sweet paprika (to taste); 240 ml water; 250 g plain flour; 2 chicken breasts (fillets); plain flour for coating; approx. 750 ml vegetable oil (for frying); 60 g sour cream; 40 g mayonnaise; 30 g tomato sauce/ketchup; 3 garlic cloves (pressed); salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 fresh cucumber; a bunch of fresh dill; 5–6 pitted green olives (sliced)

Preparation procedure

Batter In a larger bowl whisk the eggs with salt, chicken seasoning and sweet paprika. Pour in the water, mix and gradually work the flour in until you have a smooth, medium-thick batter. Cover with cling film and let rest for 15 minutes.
Meat Cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces/nuggets. Lightly salt both sides. Coat each piece in flour and then thoroughly dip into the batter.
Frying Heat the oil in a deep pan or pot (ideally to 170–175 °C). Fry the coated pieces until golden, 3–4 minutes on each side, depending on size. Let the finished pieces drain on paper towels.
Dip In a bowl mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, tomato sauce/ketchup and garlic. Salt, pepper and stir until smooth.
Salad Slice the cucumber into half-moons, chop the dill and olives. Toss briefly just before serving (you can lightly salt).

Servings: 3–4

Preparation time: 15 minutes (+ 15 minutes resting the batter)

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: approx. 50 minutes

Tips and tricks

Right oil temperature: The batter should immediately ‘sizzle’ and slightly lift. Oil that is too cold will absorb fat; too hot will burn the surface.
Even crispier pieces: Double-coat – flour → batter → flour → batter.
Lighter option: Arrange the pieces on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, spray with oil and bake at 200 °C for 15–18 minutes (turn halfway).
Herbal note for the dip: Finely add dill, chives or parsley.

Serving

Serve the crispy chicken pieces still warm with the garlic-and-cream dip and fresh cucumber salad. They also go great with fries, roast potatoes or in a wrap with leafy salad.

Conclusion

A simple batter, juicy chicken and a fresh accompaniment — it’s a combination that always works. This recipe is ideal for a quick dinner or as a treat for guests. With minimal ingredients and a reliable result it will become a staple.

Crispy chicken breasts in minutes: golden fillets with garlic-cream dip and a fresh salad recept

For 4 serving

Ingredients

Batter:

Meat and frying:

Dip (sauce):

Quick salad:

Preparation procedure

Tips and tricks

Serving

Conclusion

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