4.9 from 42 votes
Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken
Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken made with a soy garlic sauce and fried jalapeño rings. This is a spicy version of your favorite island takeout!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Hawaiian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1 Jalapeño sliced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- oil for frying
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the jalapeno into 1/4 thick slices [if using].
- Heat oil on high heat, to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, mix the salt, flour and cornstarch and coat the chicken in the mixture.
- Add about 1/4 of the chicken to the oil at a time, frying in batches.
- Once the chicken is fried add the jalapeños to the oil and fry for 30 seconds.
- While the chicken is frying add the rest of the ingredients to a saucepan and bring it to a boil, whisking well.
- When the mixture reaches a boil, turn off the heat.
- Once all the chicken is fried, toss it with the sauce mixture.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
617mg
(26%)
Potassium
206mg
(6%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.