Filipino-style Fried Chicken
Filipino-style Fried Chicken is marinated in citrus and spices and fried to golden perfection. Tasty and crunchy, it's sure to be a family favorite!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup calamansi or lemon juice
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds chicken legs or thighs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- canola oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- 2
Add chicken and toss to fully coat. Marinate for 4 hours or overnight. Drain chicken from marinade and pat dry.
- 3
In a shallow dish, combine flour, corn starch, baking powder, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk well.
- 4
Dredge chicken in flour mixture to fully coat.
- 5
In a wide, thick-bottomed pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches deep of oil to 350 F.
- 6
Add chicken in batches and cook, turning on sides, until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through.
- 7
Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve hot.