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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating4 hours
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 658kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 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

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add chicken and toss to fully coat. Marinate for 4 hours or overnight. Drain chicken from marinade and pat dry.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, corn starch, baking powder, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk well.  
  • Dredge chicken in flour mixture to fully coat.
  • In a wide, thick-bottomed pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches deep of oil to 350 F.
  • Add chicken in batches and cook, turning on sides, until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through. 
  • 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

Calories: 658kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 2369mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3.5mg