Crispy Chicken Cubes

Crispy chicken cubes are made from chicken pieces cut into cubes and breaded with a crunchy and tasty layer. The breading technique consists of passing the chicken cubes in a mixture of flour, spices, and sometimes, even breadcrumbs, to create a crunchy coating when fried or baked. This recipe can be customized according to each person’s seasoning preferences. Some add herbs and spices for an extra kick of flavor, while others prefer a simpler topping with just garlic and salt.

Ingredients:

• 500g of diced chicken fillet;
• Salt and black pepper to taste;
• 1 lemon juice;
• 1/2 glass of milk;
• 300 g wheat flour;
• 2 beaten eggs;
• 300g of breadcrumbs;
• 100g of grated parmesan cheese;
• Oil for frying
• Cheiro-verde, chopped to taste
• 2 tablespoons of milk.

How to do it:

1. Cut the chicken fillet into medium cubes and season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice.
   Add the milk and let it marinate for 30 minutes so that the chicken is very tender and tasty.
2. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and the 2 tablespoons of milk. Reserve. Drain excess liquid from chicken cubes.
3. Mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese. Pass the chicken cubes in the wheat flour, then in the beaten eggs and lastly in the breadcrumbs and cheese mixture, squeezing well so that they are well breaded.
4. Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the breaded chicken cubes until golden and crispy.
5. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.