Crispy Garlic Chicken with Dipping Salt
Treat your taste buds to the irresistible crunch of Crispy Garlic Chicken with Dipping Salt, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily whip up at home. Featuring tender, marinated chicken thighs coated in a perfectly crispy breading, this dish is fried to golden perfection and brimming with the bold aroma of garlic. The accompanying homemade dipping salt—a zesty blend of sea salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and optional paprika—elevates the flavors with each savory bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a family dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, it’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Serve this crispy chicken masterpiece straight out of the skillet and watch it disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in or boneless)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 pieces Eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups Neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt (for dipping salt)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground, for dipping salt)
- 0.25 teaspoon Lemon zest (for dipping salt)
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (for dipping salt, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic and soy sauce. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor).
Prepare the breading station: Place cornstarch in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in a second shallow bowl, and all-purpose flour in a third shallow bowl.
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. Discard the marinade.
Coat the chicken thighs—first in cornstarch, then in beaten eggs, and finally in flour—making sure each piece is evenly coated.
In a deep skillet or large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is ready, sprinkle in a small pinch of flour—it should sizzle immediately.
Carefully place the chicken thighs in the hot oil, skin side down, and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Internal temperature should read 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
To make the dipping salt, mix together sea salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and paprika (if using) in a small bowl.
Serve the crispy garlic chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Pair with the seasoned dipping salt on the side for an extra burst of flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 536.9 g | 688% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.4 g | 417% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 4407 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 104.9 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1415 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
