All-Time Favorite Pinoy Fried Chicken

How many fried chicken recipes have you already tried? You’re here because those previous pursuits most likely failed you. So, look no further! Here is the ultimate fried chicken that triumphs over all other versions.

The secret is in the fried chicken marinade, which combines key Pinoy pantry staples – garlic, pepper, calamansi, and Knorr Liquid Seasoning. The fourth ingredient sets this recipe apart! A single Swak Sarap sachet (only PHP6 SRP!) of it already lends the dish unbelievable linamnam that penetrates all the way inside the meat. No need for soy sauce, patis, or any other flavoring anymore. Crispy, golden, delicious – and budget-friendly. What’s not to love?

Tips

Instead of paper towels, use a wire rack to remove excess oil from your crispy fried chicken and to keep them crisp.

45 min.
3 People
Easy
Budget

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
pinch ground black pepper
2 tsp calamansi juice
1 (12-ml) sachet Knorr Liquid Seasoning
250 g chicken pieces
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
salt, to season
cooking oil, for deep-frying

Cooking Method

Combine garlic, pepper, calamansi juice, and Knorr Liquid Seasoning in a bowl. Rub mixture onto chicken pieces. Marinate in the chiller for at least 30 minutes.
Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Deep-fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown. Drain to remove excess oil. Serve immediately.

Three steps and done! This fried chicken is for value seekers and time savers. It’s the type of ulam that doesn’t require much fuss but promises outstanding results. Plus, it’s very versatile, too! You can pair it with banana ketchup, gravy, or sriracha mayo, or even coat it with a special glaze à la Korean fried chicken. Serve it with bread, rolls, a bowl of greens, creamy Pinoy spaghetti, or macaroni salad. Go ahead and experiment with flavor and pairing combinations. Make it yours!