Tamarind Crispy Chicken
A sweet and sour twist on traditional fried chicken. Crispy exterior gives way to juicy and flavorful chicken within.
Ingredients
- ●500g chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 cup crunchy rice flouruse for coating
- ●2 tbsp tamarind pastefor marinade and sauce
- ●2 tbsp filipino chili garlic saucefor marinade and sauce
- ●1L vegetable oilfor frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, chili garlic sauce, and 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix until fully coated.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4
Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat each piece with crunchy rice flour.
- 6
Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve hot with additional tamarind sauce for dipping.
- 8
To make the tamarind sauce, mix 2 tbsp of tamarind paste with 2 tbsp of water and 1 tsp of sugar.