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Pinoy Fried Chicken
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Filipino Fried Chicken Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: easy fried chicken, fried chicken
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 992kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken leg quarters
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  • Squeeze the lemon over the chicken. Make sure that every area is coated. Let it stay for 30 minutes.
  • Combine salt, pepper, and garlic and then rub all over the chicken leg quarters. Place inside the fridge for an hour to absorb the seasonings.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan.
  • When the oil becomes hot, pan fry each side in medium heat for about 15 minutes. The skin should be a bit crisp.
  • Arrange in a plate lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  • Serve with banana ketchup. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 992kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 90g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 50g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg