Filipino-style Fried Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinating

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    658 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

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!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup calamansi or lemon juice
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 pounds chicken legs or thighs
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • canola oil
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ 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 ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ 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.

Notes

  • Do not marinade for too long, as the high acidity in the calamansi will break down the muscle fibers and turn the meat from tender to mushy.
  • For food safety, use a thermometer to gauge doneness accurately. Insert in the thickest part of the chicken; if it reads 165 F, the meat is cooked.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 658kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 2369mg (99%) Potassium 826mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 8.5mg (9%) Calcium 169mg (17%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 658 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 658kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 2369mg 99%
Potassium 826mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 9%
Calcium 169mg 17%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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