Fried Chicken a la Max's Restaurant
User Reviews
3.8
246 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
12 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Fried Chicken a la Max's Restaurant
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Max's Fried Chicken Copycat is golden and crispy on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside. This iconic chicken psirs well with steamed rice and is sure to be a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- ¾ cup kosher salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- 1 whole spring chicken (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- canola oil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Remove from heat and refrigerate until completely cold. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
- Add chicken to pot to fully submerge in solution. Refrigerate overnight.
- Drain chicken from the brine. Rinse well and pat dry.
- Steam for about 30 to 40 minutes or until cooked through but not falling apart.
- Remove chicken from heat and refrigerate, uncovered, to cool completely. Brush all over with fish sauce.
- In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 6-inches deep of oil (enough to fully cover chicken during frying) to 350 F.
- Gently add chicken and deep fry, turning as needed, for about 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from pot and drain on paper towels. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
- Reheat cooking oil back to 350 F. Gently add chicken back into hot oil and deep fry for about 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove chicken from pot and drain on a wire rack. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into serving portions.
Notes
- For the brine, boil the water to ensure the sugar and salt fully dissolve.
- For food safety, ensure the brine is completely cold before adding chicken.
- Discard the solution after use. I wouldn't recommend using it more than once as it will contain blood, impurities, and bacteria from the chicken that was soaked in it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1746mg
(73%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
212IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1746mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.8
246 reviews
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