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Hawaiian Garlic Chicken

Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken That'll Elevate Your Dinner Game

Discover a taste of Hawaii with this Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken recipe that features succulent chicken thighs and spicy fried jalapeños.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Can substitute with boneless chicken breasts.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Enhances the crunchiness.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is recommended for aroma.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium soy sauce recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) Use fresh ginger for best results.
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil (for frying) Vegetable or peanut oil recommended.
For the Topping
  • 2 pieces Jalapeños (sliced and fried) Milder peppers can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by coating the boneless chicken thighs in a mixture of all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Set the coated chicken aside.
  2. In a large frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable or peanut oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully add the coated chicken thighs to the hot oil, frying for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. While the chicken fries, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sugar in a bowl.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, toss it in the prepared garlic sauce until well coated.
  6. Fry the sliced jalapeños in the same oil until crispy and browned for about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Plate the sauced chicken and top it off with the crispy fried jalapeños. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot for proper frying. Marinating the chicken beforehand can enhance the flavor. Consume immediately for the best texture.

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