Crispy Hawaiian Fried Garlic Chicken You’ll Love in 30 Minutes
Crispy Hawaiian Fried Garlic Chicken You’ll Crave in 30 Minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Chicken, sliced into cubes
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for marinating)
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch (for batter)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for marinating)
- additional Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- 3/4 cup Soy Sauce (opt for low-sodium)
- 3/4 cup Sugar (brown sugar adds richness)
- 1/2 cup Garlic, crushed or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Green Onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Flour (for crispy coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce and sugar over medium heat. Stir until boiling, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add crushed garlic, chopped green onion, sesame oil, red chili flakes, and white pepper; simmer for another minute.
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine cubed chicken, 4-5 tablespoons of garlic sauce, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Toss until well coated, cover, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Coating: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix in 3 tablespoons of garlic sauce to create clumps. Set aside.
- Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Gently heat remaining garlic sauce, then toss the fried chicken to coat. Serve warm over jasmine rice or with sauce for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Protein: 25 g
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