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Crispy Thai Fried Chicken

Crispy Thai Fried Chicken prepared dish

This crispy thai fried chicken features a flavorful marinade infused with traditional thai spices, resulting in a deliciously crunchy exterior and juicy interior. Serve it with a side of sweet chili sauce for an authentic touch.

This recipe is thai style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, all-purpose flour, chicken thighs, salt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 800 g chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger (grated)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, black pepper, and salt together.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  6. Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  7. Fry the chicken for about 10-12 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 485
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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