Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Hawaiian Fried Garlic Chicken, featuring juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a crispy, golden crust infused with garlic and soy sauce. This quick dish is perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, bringing laughter and compliments to your table. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a tropical paradise on a plate—your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and brown sugar until dissolved. Add half of the minced garlic and combine.
- Toss chicken pieces in the marinade and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Coat the marinated chicken evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 5-7 minutes per batch).
- Drain on paper towels and garnish with remaining minced garlic and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz fried chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg