Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken
Discover the irresistible flavors of Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Chicken: A Spicy Island-Inspired Delight—perfectly fried chicken coated in savory garlic soy sauce!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Oil for frying
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar (brown sugar optional)
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- If using, slice jalapeños into rings.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge chicken pieces in the coating mixture and fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Fry jalapeño rings for about 30 seconds until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, sugar, water, ginger, and garlic; bring to a boil until sugar dissolves.
- Toss fried chicken and jalapeños in the sauce until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg