Description
A beloved comfort food featuring crackling skin and juicy meat, this Filipino fried chicken recipe balances a light marinade with a crisp dredge for a perfect crunch.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (skin and bone-in)
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Beat the egg and fish sauce together lightly in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken with the egg mixture for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder.
- Heat oil for frying.
- Dip the marinated chicken one at a time into the flour mixture. Shake slightly to remove excess flour.
- Place the chicken in the heated oil and fry until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, you can swap rice flour for the all-purpose flour, but results may vary.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino