Crispy Fried Chicken

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN  RECIPE

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup calamansi or lemon juice

• ½ cup soy sauce

• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• 3 pounds chicken legs or thighs

• ¾ cup flour

• ¼ cup corn starch

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• canola oil

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, combine chicken, calamansi juice, soy sauce, garlic, ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to a maximum 4 hours.

2. Drain chicken from marinade and pat dry.

3. In a shallow dish, combine flour, corn starch, baking powder, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Whisk well.

4. Dredge chicken in flour mixture to fully coat.

5. In a wide, thick-bottomed pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches deep of oil to 350 F.

6. Add chicken in batches and cook, turning on sides, until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through.

7. Remove from pan and drain .

Enjoy