Description
Crispy garlic chicken brings a delightful Asian-inspired flavor explosion to your dinner table. Crunchy exterior and juicy meat promise a memorable meal that will satisfy your craving for bold, zesty cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
Dry Coating and Flour:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to infuse deep flavors into the meat.
- Create three separate coating stations: one with flour and cornstarch mixture, another with beaten eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs.
- Remove chicken from marinade and meticulously coat each piece. First dredge in flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and finally roll thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a large skillet. Carefully fry chicken pieces in batches until achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare garlic sauce by sautéing minced garlic in sesame oil until fragrant. Incorporate soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and optional chili flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Gently toss fried chicken in the aromatic garlic sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavor integration.
- Plate the crispy garlic chicken and garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum taste penetration.
- Use high-quality, fresh chicken thighs or boneless chicken pieces for the most tender and juicy results.
- Adjust coating thickness by double-dipping in egg and breadcrumbs for extra crispiness, creating a more substantial crunchy exterior.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg