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Hawaiian Garlic Fried Chicken

Hawaiian Garlic Fried Chicken
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This Hawaiian Garlic Fried Chicken recipe combines crispy, juicy chicken pieces with a bold tropical flavor from pineapple juice and fragrant garlic. Perfectly coated and fried to golden perfection, it offers a delicious balance of sweet and savory notes that’s quick to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks – about 2 to 3 pounds
  • 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, whisked

Frying

  • Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying (about 4 cups)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix freshly minced garlic, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Place chicken pieces in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
  2. Set Up the Breading Station: In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs to create an egg wash.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken pieces from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Dip each piece first into the egg wash, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure coating sticks well.
  4. Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add chicken pieces without overcrowding and fry about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Drain and Serve: Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, keeping the coating crisp before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight for more intense flavor and tenderness.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or undercooked chicken.
  • For extra crunch, double dredge by repeating the egg and flour coating.
  • Pat chicken dry before dredging to prevent soggy breading.
  • Let chicken rest a few minutes after frying to allow juices to redistribute.

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Keywords: Hawaiian fried chicken, garlic fried chicken, pineapple chicken, crispy fried chicken, tropical chicken recipe, quick fried chicken

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