Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken: A Spicy Island-Inspired Delight
Discover Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken: A Spicy Island-Inspired Delight bursting with flavor! Try this easy recipe today for an unforgettable meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 jalapeño (optional), sliced into ¼-inch thick slices
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Oil for frying
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and additional seasoning. Dredge chicken pieces in the mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or wok until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Fry jalapeño rings for about 30 seconds until crispy; set aside on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, water, ground ginger, and minced garlic over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil while whisking until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated; serve topped with crispy jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg