Filipino Fried Chicken
Moist and juicy fried chicken with light breading
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 6003kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken butterflied
- 2 cups cooking oil
Breading ingredients:
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 10 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.16 grams Maggi Magic Sarap, 3 pieces calamansi, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Put the chicken in a resealable bag. Pour-in the marinade mixture. Let all the air out of the bag, seal it, and then place inside the refrigerator. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Combine the breading ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 10 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the breading mixture. Shake off the excess and place the chicken on a plate.
- Meanwhile, heat the cooking oil in a wok until it reaches 300 F.2 cups cooking oil
- Deep fry the chicken for 25 minutes while turning the chicken over in the middle of the process.
- Remove the Filipino fried chicken from the wok. Place it over a wire rack to cool down. (See notes below)2
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with Filipino Chicken Gravy.
- Share and enjoy!
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Notes
- Paprika adds warmth and a subtle smokiness to the marinade, enriching the flavor without overwhelming the other ingredients. It creates a mild depth that balances well with the tangy notes of calamansi, resulting in a well-seasoned fried chicken.
- Freshly fried chicken is extremely hot, and placing it directly on a plate traps steam, making the breading soggy. Allowing it to cool on a wire rack promotes airflow, keeping the coating crisp while letting the juices settle inside.
Nutrition
Calories: 6003kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 157g | Fat: 564g | Saturated Fat: 66g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 151g | Monounsaturated Fat: 331g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 3783mg | Potassium: 1847mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2059IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 13mg