Ga Chien Fried Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Coating
Frying
Method
Marination
- 1
Prepare chicken
Trim the chicken pieces to even sizes if needed (bone-in thighs and drumsticks work best). Pat dry thoroughly to help marinade cling.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, and white pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 60 minutes to 2 hours.
Coating
- 3
Mix dry coating
In a wide shallow dish, combine rice flour, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Dredge each piece in the coating mixture, pressing to adhere on all sides. Place coated pieces on a rack while the oil heats.
Frying
- 5
Heat oil
In a deep fryer or heavy pot, add enough neutral oil to reach about 2 inches (5 cm) depth. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the coated chicken in batches, without crowding, 5–6 minutes per batch until light golden. Remove and let rest on a rack.
- 7
Return fried pieces to the hot oil for a second fry of 2–3 minutes until deeply golden and crisp. Drain on rack and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.