Spicy Fried Chicken

The secret to this recipe is the spicy marinade and to double deep-fry the chicken. Big pieces of juicy fried chicken are perfect for serving to friends and family!

Spicy Fried Chicken
Photographed by Akio Takeuchi


Recipe by
Harumi Kurihara

Average

Chicken

Party

1840kcal

40minutes

Calorie count is for full recipe.
Does not include time needed to marinate or drain the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 800 g chicken, bone-in (cut into chunks)

  • [A]

    • 1 tsp garlic (grated)
    • 1 tsp ginger (grated)
    • 2 tbsp red wine
    • 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp granulated soup stock (Western)
    • A pinch of salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper (coarsely ground)
    • 1/2 tsp coriander (powder)
    • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (powder)
    • A pinch of red pepper (powder)
  • Lemon (thick round slices), as needed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 200 ml potato starch
  • Oil for deep frying

Directions

1

Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt over the chicken and set aside for 10-15 minutes to sweat. Remove excess moisture with a paper towel. Combine [A] in a food storage zipper bag. Add the chicken and rub the spices into the meat. Marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 2-3 hours.

2

Remove the chicken and place in a strainer to drain for about 15 minutes.

Advice

Drain thoroughly until the surface of the chicken is almost dry. This will keep the batter from becoming soggy, resulting in a crispy texture.

3

Place the chicken and 200 ml of potato starch in a plastic bag. Seal and shake to coat the chicken.

4

Dust off any excess potato starch and place in a pot of oil heated to 180°C. Fry for about 4 minutes. Remove and place on a rack. Allow the chicken to cook for 4 minutes with residual heat. Reheat the oil to 200°C and fry the chicken for 2 more minutes. Plate up and garnish with lemon slices.

Advice

Double frying gives you extra crispy fried chicken that's cooked all the way through.