No need to go to a Chinese restaurant just to taste their fried chicken because you can now make it in the comfort of your home. Their chicken is popular because of its deep flavor and crispy skin, you can pair it with anything, from rice to noodles, and even veggies. Thanks to CANDY THA GLAM COOK on YouTube for making this fantastic recipe!
Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of leg quarters
Brine
- 6 cups water
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
Broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Chinese rice wine
- 3 pieces of star anise
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 6 slices ginger, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 stalks of green onions
Directions:
Step 1
The first thing you have to do is to wash and prepare the chicken leg quarters, then put them in a pot filled with about 6 cups of water, and add the salt and sugar. Cover the pot, then put it in the fridge, and let it sit for about 4 to 6 hours up to overnight to let the chicken soak in the brine. Place a pot on a stove over medium-high heat, then add the water, soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, star anise, white pepper, five-spice, sugar, ginger, garlic, and green onions, and give it a good stir.
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Step 2
Bring it to a boil for about 10 minutes, then give a good mix before adding the chicken leg quarters, and parboil it in the broth for about 15 to 20 minutes making sure to baste every 5 minutes. After 15 to 20 minutes, turn off the heat, remove the chicken from the north, then place it on a rack to drain off the excess oil and dry a little. Place a pot, saucepan, or deep pan on a stove over medium to medium-high heat, then add oil just enough to submerge the chicken, and let it heat up. Once the oil is hot, start deep frying the leg quarters one at a time or in batches, then let them cook for about 1o to 15 minutes or at least until they turn golden brown.
*All image credit belongs to CANDY THA GLAM COOK via YouTube. Follow and subscribe to her channel for more!
Easy Chinese Style Fried Chicken Recipe
