Ingredients
– 2 pounds chicken breast or thigh cut into cubes
– 3/4 cup soy sauce for sauce and marinade
– 3/4 cup sugar for sauce and marinade
– 1/2 cup garlic crushed or finely chopped for sauce and marinade
– 1/4 cup green onion chopped for sauce and marinade
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil for sauce and marinade
– 1 teaspoon red chili flakes for sauce and marinade
– 1/2 teaspoon white pepper for sauce and marinade
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for sauce and marinade
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for sauce and marinade
– 1 1/2 cup flour for dry coating
– 1/2 cup cornstarch for dry coating
– 1/2 teaspoon salt for dry coating
Instructions
1-First, make the sauce by combining soy sauce and sugar in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly, then stir in garlic, green onion, sesame oil, chili flakes, and white pepper for another minute. This creates the flavorful base that defines Hawaiian garlic fried chicken.
2-Marinating and Coating Steps: Next, marinate the chicken: Mix the cubed chicken with 4-5 tablespoons of the garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor. For the dry coating, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and 3 tablespoons of garlic sauce to form clumps that add extra crunch.
3-Heat 2 inches of oil in a pan until it’s shimmering, around 350°F.
4-Coat the marinated chicken in the dry mix and fry in batches until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes total.
5-Drain on paper towels, then toss in the warmed remaining sauce or serve it alongside.
Last Step:
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🧄 Use plenty of garlic for bold flavor and marinate chicken for at least 20-30 minutes or overnight for tenderness.
🍚 Serving with jasmine rice helps absorb the flavorful sauce and completes the dish.
👩🍳 Press the coating firmly onto the chicken for a crunchier texture and add garlic sauce to the dry mix for crispy clumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving