Description
This Hawaiian Fried Garlic Chicken delivers a delicious adventure with tender, crispy pieces enveloped in a sticky, savory garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tropical-inspired feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for chicken)
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup garlic, crushed or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinade)
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce and sugar over medium heat, bringing to a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes until it thickens. Stir in garlic, green onion, sesame oil, chili flakes, and white pepper. Boil for another minute, remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine chicken, 4-5 tablespoons of the prepared garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Mix well, cover, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, and salt. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the garlic sauce until small clumps form.
- Step 4: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F–375°F.
- Step 5: Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing firmly. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 6: Warm the remaining garlic sauce over low heat and toss with the crispy chicken, or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
Serve alongside steamed jasmine rice or a side of fresh slaw. You may also swap chicken for firm tofu for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg