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Filipino Style Fried Chicken

A deliciously crispy and juicy fried chicken recipe that captures the essence of traditional Filipino cuisine, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time3 hours 14 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: comfort food, Crispy Chicken, Easy Recipe, Filipino Style, Fried Chicken
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Seasoning

  • 3-4 lbs chicken cut into serving pieces (1.4 to 1.8 kg)
  • 2.5 tablespoons coarse sea salt (37.5 g)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper (2.5 g)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder (6 g)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (3 g)

Frying Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90 g)
  • 1.5 cups cooking oil (360 ml)

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the coarse sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces in the mixing bowl and thoroughly rub the spice mixture all over the chicken to ensure it is well-coated.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the chicken for 3 to 5 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Cooking

  • Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat until it is hot.
  • Place the all-purpose flour in a resealable bag. Add 2 to 3 pieces of seasoned chicken to the bag, seal it, and shake gently to coat the chicken in flour.
  • Once the oil is ready, carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the pan. Fry the chicken on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken over and fry the other side for another 5 minutes.
  • For an even crispier finish, turn the chicken over again and fry both sides for an additional 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the fried chicken from the pan, allowing excess oil to drip off, and transfer it to a serving plate.

Notes

Serve hot with banana ketchup and a side of white rice for a complete meal. This dish is perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.