Fried chicken is probably the most enjoyed food around the world and it is also one of the easiest and quickest dishes to prepare.
Chicken is a great source of lean protein, protein being a main building block of the body. Chicken is also a great source of vitamin B3 which helps your body turn food into energy.
It also helps keep your nervous system, digestive system and skin healthy. Chicken also contains vitamin B6 which is important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune systems healthy.
So, there are many good reasons to eat chicken!
There are several ways to prepare fried chicken. Here are a few:
- It can be marinated before frying
- It can also be rolled in breadcrumbs or egg and flour before frying, not forgetting to add seasoning to taste
- It can be deep fried after simply seasoning well
However, it must be remembered that 66% of tested chicken was found to have salmonella, campylobacter or both. These bacteria can easily make a person sick if the chicken is uncooked or undercooked.
The person will then get diarrhea, bloating, fever, vomiting and bloody stools. All of these are signs and symptoms of food poisoning.
Don’t let that put you off preparing this enjoyable and easily prepared food – just make sure that the chicken is well-cooked before eating.
How to Fix Undercooked Fried Chicken
1. Deep fry again
Undercooked fried chicken can be recooked in a deep frying pan with hot oil. It is always best to use a frying basket for safety; this fits inside the pan and prevents any accidents from happening.
The oil must not be too hot and not begin to smoke. Set up the deep fry pan with the oil inside it, and heat the oil until a piece of chicken dropped into it begins sizzling at once.
Place the undercooked chicken in the basket and gently lower the basket into the pan.
Once the chicken is cooked it can be removed from the oil and placed onto a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
To check if the chicken is cooked, use a small sharp knife and gently cut to the bone to see if there is any redness or pink coloring. If the meat is all white, the poultry is cooked.
The deep frying pan still has the hot oil in so why not fry some potato chips to complement the fried chicken? Again, use the deep fry basket for safety.
Add your cut-up potatoes and fry them until golden brown. Drain the cooked chips on a paper towel to get rid of any excess oil, and season the chips with the flavor you enjoy such as salt and vinegar.
Serve them with the fried chicken.
2. Shallow fry
Another way that you can save your meal and still serve the delicious fried chicken is by using a non-stick frying pan with a little oil.
Heat the pan to medium heat, add just a little olive oil or coconut oil to provide a protective barrier for the pan, then gently fry those parts of the fried chicken that were undercooked.
You may need to season them a little before serving the crispy result with the rest of the meal.
3. Stir fry
All is not lost with undercooked fried chicken as this can be easily turned into a delicious sweet and sour stir-fry dish. Cut the undercooked chicken into strips.
Also, slice stir-fry-type veggies of your choice (eg., mushrooms, onion, carrots, sugar snap peas, green or red peppers, water chestnuts).
Stir fry everything together over a high flame in a wok or frying pan with a little vegetable oil. When cooked but still crispy, add some sweet and sour sauce and soy sauce to your taste.
Serve with some rice or noodles and eat it with chopsticks.
4. Deboned and cooked in a sauce
Another way to use the undercooked fried chicken is to debone the chicken, cut the pieces into cubes and gently fry the cubes with chopped mushrooms and a finely diced onion in a nonstick pan.
Add a little butter and seasoning to taste. A sauce can be made such as white sauce, mushroom sauce, or cheese sauce and added to the pan of chicken. Simmer everything together over a low flame.
The result will be a delicious chicken and mushroom dish which can be served on a bed of rice or mashed potato.
To Conclude
It is safe to say that undercooked fried chicken can be used in many different ways and still be delicious and healthy. We trust that these suggestions have been helpful.
Let us know what you did with your undercooked fried chicken in the comment section!