Description

This Hawaiian Garlic Fried Chicken recipe combines the flavors of crispy fried chicken with a delicious garlic-infused marinade, resulting in a dish that is both savory and slightly sweet.

Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger

For the Chicken:

2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying

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Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Fry the Chicken: In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each marinated chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
Serve: Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, flavorful Hawaiian Garlic Fried Chicken!

Notes

For a healthier version, you can bake the marinated chicken in the oven instead of frying.
This dish pairs well with steamed white rice and a side of macaroni salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
Calories: 320
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 110mg