🍗 Quick & Crunchy Battered Fried Chicken

Ingredients (serves 3–4):

• 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips or chunks

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional for color)

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Batter:

• ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch (makes it crispier)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 egg

• ½ cup (120ml) cold sparkling water or cold milk

• Pinch of salt

🔥 Instructions: