Al-Baik Style Broast/Fried Chicken
If you've had this amazing fried chicken either in Jeddah or Makkah or anywhere that has an Al-Baik fast-food chain, then am sure you could not possibly forget how fantastic it is. I tried many recipes but none came close, this one is the nearest to the real thing as I could get!! Fantastic crispy on the outside, yet moist and tender inside. This dish is most commonly served with Garlic Sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken Marinade
- 1 chicken cut into 8-10 pieces (with or without skin, up to you)
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose/plain flour
- 2 tbsp. corn flour
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tbsp. garlic paste
- 1 tbsp. soya sauce
- 1 tsp. vinegar
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. red chilli powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. chinese salt optional
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour/plain flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
Instructions
- First, clean the chicken then prick the chicken pieces with a fork all over and marinate in the chicken marinade ingredients for 4 hours or prerably overnight.Next, mix  1/2 a cup of flour with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. chilli powder. Put these dry ingredients in a plastic bag.Now, 2 pieces at a time, put the chicken in the flour bag and shake to make sure each piece is well coated with the flour. This helps give the chicken a perfect rough and crispy surface.Heat oil on high, add the chicken pieces without crowding the pan. You can do them in 2-3 batches. Lower the heat and deep-fry each batch for about 15 minutes, making sure to turn the chicken pieces once or twice in the oil in order to get them golden on all sides.Drain on kitchen towels and serve with fries and some Garlic Sauce!Enjoy. 🙂
u wil make us fat my god its so tempting i feel like i wil break my diet
can we skip the paprika?
Yes you can, use a bit of food colouring or red chilli powder or tandoori masala in it’s place if you can.
is this the plain flour in whch we ll dip n thn fry in oil? Or the cornflour?
Yes, plain flour.
Can I use Minced Bread Crumbs
Can I use Minced Bread Crumbs instead of Plain Flour for coating. I believe it makes it more crunchier
Absolutely, although
Absolutely, although breadcrumbs tend to colour fast so the results may look darker. You could mix a handful or two of breadcrumbs in the flour mix for a nice result.
wuts chinese salt? do i really need to put that cuz its not available in my country
It is also known as aginomoto. Leave it out, it will still taste awesome. I hardly ever include it in the recipe when I make this dish. 🙂
Chinese Salt is MSG (Monosodium sodium glutamate). It is a food additive and flavoer enhancer. It is used mainly in chinese dishes.
Hi Fauzia ji.i really like ur recipes n tried many time n was awasome result.neways have to ask about dis recipe in starting apne likha hai that cover wid cling film n put that in fridge.i didn’t get ur point k chicken ko rakhna haiwid out any marination?plz reply soon.
Hey I got it now um going to try dis n inshallah soon I ll tell about the reviews 🙂
Please Fauzia, kindly explain the cling film thing. Don’t understand it.
Plastic wrap.
thank u soooo much fauzia, i was pregnant sum months back & all i wanted was albaiks broast…
lov the recipe ..can u tell abut diet related less fatening recipes plus i want to taste ur food lol tat was a joke
Tried this last night. Turned out really great! Used boneless chicken thighs instead of whole chicken, and turned out amazing.
Assalamualaikum
Jazakalalah for the wonderful recipe.I made it sent some to my niece and she called to ask me when I am opening a shop.I already made it twice in Ramadaan.
Salam fauzia apa, I’m trying this today. I don’t have cinna mon
Powder is it ok if i dun put in.
Another thing is can i fry one hour b4 iftaar n keep them
In oven for warm pls?
W/Salaam, yes that is ok.
kindly tell me how to freeze these tempting broast?
Broasts are normally best served freshly fried but you can fry and freeze, just make sure to allow them to cool sufficiently and wrap them well. When ready to serve, let the come to room temperature then bake them in the oven to warm them up and get the crust crisp again.
Hello Fauzia,
I have a question, the first 3 ingredients that you listed (1 beaten egg, 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp. corn flour), are they supposed to be included in the marinade mixture, or for breading the chicken. I have baked the chicken with skin on, not including the first 3 ingredients, and it tasted great. It was moist and juicy. Can’t wait to try the fried version. Thanks Fauzia!
They are added to the marinade itself. Before frying the chicken is just dusted in the spiced flour. 🙂 Thanks for the lovely feedback.
Assalamualaikum………
By chance came accross this page jus yesterday …. Subhanallah…. D foodie in me came alive…… Bcame a fan in a day….. Really amazing…. Downloaded so many gonna try them out soon….
May Allah bless u ……
like it very much … good luck
Slms jst wntd to knw dat wen we eat this al baik chicken in saudi they inject the chicken with some sauce to make it unique. Nw hw do we get dat flavour iris it done the way u make it.jazakallahukhairun
W/Salaam, my version is slightly different in method but the result will be great, try it.
Instead of Injecting Special
Instead of Injecting Special sauce, Ms. Fauzia has suggested to “Prick the Chicken with a Fork” the open pores allowes the marinade spices gets inside and to keep it marinade overnight for best flavour.
well I really would like to know your opinion how to get the injected hot spice into the chicknes, please let us know I am sure you have an idea because you are almost 80% close to the real thing, but needs to be juicier inside and the hot sauce dripping when taking a bite, Please let us know….
Have never tried that version of making the dish, sorry dear.
salam fauzia.
i want 2 know what is all purpose & self rising flour?
jazakallah
W/Salaam, AP flour is the same as plain flour. SR flour has baking powder in it. 1 and a half tsp per cup of flour and a pinch of salt.
is it a must to use cinnamon powder.
It gives a good flavour.
assalam alaikum.. I loved your recipie.. Must try it soon probably on weekend, but i just want to ask that. Isn’t there any need to steam or slightly boil the chicken. will it be tender in just frying..
W/Salaam, no need to pre-cook the chicken. If you follow the recipe exactly inshAllah you will have perfect moist results. 🙂
Deep fry on low fire. It
Deep fry on low fire. It takes time but definitely it will become so tender inside.
asw,i wanted to ask u which flour do we have to use to coat it before frying??is it maida or normal flour which is used to make chapatis??thanks in advance.
W/Salaam, plain maida flour.
Fauzia,
As salaam u alaikum,
I tried this recipe yesterday and it came out great! My husband and I loved it! My husband is really fond of fried chicken and since we live in The US, it’s quite difficult to get good halal fried chicken here so I’ve tried a couple of recipes but this one is the best one for sure!
Thanks.
Thanks.
Hey fauzia I myself is a chef wat but not as bigg as urs but if we just grind all this ingrediemts a little and make them as a flowing sauce then we cud inject the chicken pieces and fry along wit little tomato sauce 1 tspn and 1 tspn red chilli sauce freshly made wat do u say
Hi, have never tried it myself but sure you can go ahead and do that if you like. Do tell me how it turns out. 🙂
I made this last weekend and i loved the chicken…Thanks
I wasnt too keen on the garlic sauce though
Hi fauzi!,tried it 2day,!ut the top was kinda dry wen fried it.wt shld I do?.tnx
Hi! How long did you fry the chicken for?
JazakiAllahu khair for this recipe. Turned out amazing Alhamdulillah!
Salam was wondering if you
Salam was wondering if you add both the flours in marinade too, also can I put chicken in oven after frying
W/Salaam, the flours should
W/Salaam, the flours should not be added into the marinade please.
Salam alaykum..
Salam alaykum..
May I know in which folder has this recipe been included in? It isn’t in the ‘chicken’ folder. Had to use the search tool to find it.
W/Salaam, international
W/Salaam, international cuisine folder. 🙂
AoA fauzia Baji I tried your
AoA fauzia Baji I tried your crispy chicken the result was too good I really like ur recipe and also my husband likes this chicken I made 2times yesterday I enjoy a lot thanks a lot jazzakAllah
Aslama Alaikum. Ur site has
Aslama Alaikum. Ur site has been like a blessing sent frm heaven for me
Recepies r written so simply just the way i wanted to help me cook.
I made ur broast and it was TASTY!!! However thwre is one problem after frying the
Chicken it disnt turned out to be very crispy it went a lill limpy. Plz tell me wat wwnt wrong
W/Salaam, was the chicken at
W/Salaam, was the chicken at room temperature before you coated and fried? I have noticed they go soggy quickly if the chicken was cold before the coating. Also, fry on medium low heat for longer to make sure they are crispy.
Salaam dear fauzia,i made the
Salaam dear fauzia,i made the broast today for ifthari and it was big hit with family! Thank you for wonderful recipes.
Hi fauzia I wanted to ask u I
Hi fauzia I wanted to ask u I didnt have normal soy sauce I used the dark soy sauce since it was 2 chicken I added double the amount..wil the taste n smell b different?ive just refrigerated it for iftaari tomorrow so worried it might not turn out the same..pls reply asap.thankx
Hi, it should be ok
Hi, it should be ok inshaAllah. Sometimes the darker soy has more salt content, so hopefully the chicken did not become too salty.
Assalamualaikum! I wanted to
Assalamualaikum! I wanted to ask will only frying the chicken cooks it properly? . I read ur comment that no pre-cooking is required,but will that remove all the blood from inside which is sometimes there after frying.
W/Salaam, it always works out
W/Salaam, it always works out perfectly for me, this is how al baik is normally cooked (no precooking). Just make sure to marinate well and allow the chicken to come to room temperature before frying.
hi I would like to know if u
hi I would like to know if u have ny recp for the cocktail sauce which they serve at al baik
Hi. Link for the garlic sauce
Hi. Link for the garlic sauce is included at the end of the recipe.
Is the 1/2 cup flour, red
Is the 1/2 cup flour, red pepper and salt for the coating in the bag seperate from the flour and corn flour for the marination?
That’s what is written in the directions but in a comment you have written not to add the flours in the marinade. Please clarify.
Just the cornflour is added
Just the cornflour is added to the marinade. The half cup flour etc are used later for coating before frying. Hope this clarifies it. 🙂
I reali lovr ur recipes fozia
I reali lovr ur recipes fozia ….actually i want to know that what is cinamon powder??
N what is cardamom powder? Can i easily buy if from departmental store? I’m from Pakistan !
Plx do tel me….i eant to try this recipe out
Thanks! Cinnamon is taj.
Thanks! Cinnamon is taj. Cinnamon powder is taj powder. Cardamom is elchi, so it’s powder. Hope that helps.
Cinnamon Powder is (Dalchini
Cinnamon Powder is (Dalchini Powder)
Type in Google Images as (Cinnamon). You can easily recognize what spice is this…
It can be easily purchase from any (General or Local Store)
aslamoalikum fauzia baji can
aslamoalikum fauzia baji can i Cover with cling film and put the bowl in the refrigerator for 2 days???pls let me know
W/Salaam, yes that is ok.
W/Salaam, yes that is ok.
Thanks for all your wonderful
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes.
You may have answered this before but kindly clarify for me: The marinate will contain self-rising flour and corn flour. And then flour will be used to drench the chicken in before frying right?
Yes exactly. 🙂
Yes exactly. 🙂
I tried this…so easy and so
I tried this…so easy and so delicious! I have already made it four times nd everyone loved it!
can i mix bread crumbs along
can i mix bread crumbs along with flour before frying (for extra crispness)?
Also, can i shallow fry the chicken a night before and deep fry the next day before serving?
Hi, yes you can add
Hi, yes you can add breadcrumbs in the flour, and sure you can shallow fry them a night before, although they may end up absorbing a lot of oil, but if you have tried this method before and the results were fine then you can do that. 🙂
Salaams Fauzia
Salaams Fauzia
Made this recipe and believe me it was finished in no time. In fact I liked it better than the original Al Baik of Jeddah because your recipe was spicy which suited our taste buds. Next time will make double quantity. Thank you for all the trouble you take to make things easy for us. Jazakallahkhair
when is the beaten egg used
when is the beaten egg used
It is part of the marinade
It is part of the marinade ingredients so it is mixed with those ingredients when marinating the chicken.
Can I skip corn Flour?
Can I skip corn Flour?
I would not recommend it as
I would not recommend it as the cornflour/cornstarch adds a nice crisp to the coating and prevents too much absorption of oil.
Turned out perfect!
Turned out perfect!
can i marinate the chicken
can i marinate the chicken and freeze. and later defreeze the chicken & dip in the flour mixture before frying?
I have not tried marinating
I have not tried marinating them then freezing. Not sure how the outcome would be.
Assalamualekum wa
Assalamualekum wa rahamatullah…thanks a lot for. I just need to know I want to know procedure for bulk amount may be more than 100 chicken is this applies??please clarify me I want to give in wedding reception…jazakallahu khaira.
W/Salaam, this amount is for
W/Salaam, this amount is for 1 chicken, multiply all the ingredients accordingly to make more.
Can i bake it instead of
Can i bake it instead of frying? If yes how long and temp
Have never tried baking this
Have never tried baking this dish.
To Ambreen- I have baked my
To Ambreen- I have baked my chicken many times by using this recipe. It comes out so moist, juicy, and delicious. I marinate mine without using the 2 flours. I bake it at 400°F for 30-50 minutes (turning once).
To Fauzia aunty- I am not sure how much salt to add to 8-10 pieces of chicken. It sometimes come out salty. By the way- this is the best chicken marinate I ever used.
Hi, and thank you! I usually
Hi, and thank you! I usually go by weight of the chicken. For every 500 gm I use 1 tsp salt. If the recipe contains salty ingredients like soy sauce, I reduce the salt amount slightly.
Salaams sister, your recipe
Salaams sister, your recipe says to add 2tbsp plain flour into the marinade but however you have said in a previous comment you do not add flour to the marinade what is correct? I have made the marinade as per the ingredients you listed above incl plain flour and then read your comment about not adding it. Please clarify. Thank you in advance for your response.
W/Salaam, if you re-read the
W/Salaam, if you re-read the recipe you will notice that I have used 2 tbsp of flour AND 2 tbsp of cornflour in the marinade. Then there is half a cup of flour which is used later for flouring the chicken before frying. Hope that clarifies it for you.
Fauzia help me out
Fauzia help me out unfortunately i add more cinnamone powder in albaik chicken recipe & the smell is very strong what should i do help me please
Sorry about that, hopefully
Sorry about that, hopefully after frying it will taste ok.
Assalaamualaikum….can i
Assalaamualaikum….can i first marinate d chkn n den just bfr fryin dust d chkn in flour den egg nd lastly in crushed cornflakes…???wot do u think d result would b???
W/Salaam, it should be fine
W/Salaam, it should be fine but the result will be more like KFC instead of al baik.
Assalamu Alaykum,
Assalamu Alaykum,
I’m so glad that there’s a recipe of Al Baik fried chicken. I’m excited to try this. 🙂 JazakaAllah kheir for sharing.