Samoan-Style Fried Chicken
Chicken pieces marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then deep-fried until crackling and dark golden, a favorite at family gatherings and fundraisers. It leans savory and slightly sweet from the soy marinade.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 420 kcal
Equipment
- •Large bowl
- •Deep frying pan or pot
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- fat
- 28
- carbs
- 14
- protein
- 28
- calories
- 420
Instructions
- 1
Mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sugar in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and turn them to coat.
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.
- 3
Take chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off. Coat each piece in flour.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- 5
Fry chicken in batches for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Cook until deep golden and done through.
- 6
Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve hot.
Chef's tips
Marinate the chicken for at least a few hours or overnight so the soy and garlic flavor soaks in deeply.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 375°F to restore crispness.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Frying chicken straight from the fridge, which cools the oil and prevents even browning
- •Skipping the marinating time, which leaves the chicken bland
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