Filipino-style Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup calamansi or lemon juice
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds chicken legs or thighs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• canola oil

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Whisk until well combined.

2. 2

   Add chicken and toss to fully coat. Marinate for 4 hours or overnight. Drain chicken from marinade and pat dry.

3. 3

   In a shallow dish, combine flour, corn starch, baking powder, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk well.

4. 4

   Dredge chicken in flour mixture to fully coat.

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve hot.