How to make delicious and flavorful fried chicken legs with fish sauce simply at home

How to make fried chicken thighs with fish sauce

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  Prepare the chicken thighs

  After purchasing the chicken thighs, you can soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 – 7 minutes to reduce dirt.

  Then rinse the chicken thighs under clean running water, and place them on a plate to drain.

  How to clean chicken thighs

  • When you buy chicken thighs, pour a little coarse salt into the chicken thighs and let them sit for about 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Then gently massage with your hands for about 1 minute, and then massage a little harder for about 3 – 5 minutes.
  • This method can help clean off feathers or dirt stuck to the chicken skin.
  • Additionally, you can also massage the chicken meat with a little vinegar to reduce the unpleasant smell.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Marinate and steam the chicken

  After the chicken is dry, add 1 tablespoon of chicken seasoning and half of the prepared minced garlic, ginger, chili, and shallots to the chicken and mix well.

  To ensure the chicken thighs cook quickly, look nice, and fry crispier, you should partially cook the chicken thighs before frying.

  Place the chicken thighs in the microwave, making sure to arrange the skin nicely, then heat for about 3 minutes. After this time, take the chicken out, flip it over, and continue to put it in the microwave for another 3 minutes.

  Tip: If you don’t have a microwave, you can steam the chicken thighs using a steamer for about 7 – 10 minutes.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Mixing Fish Sauce

  Prepare a small, pretty bowl, add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of filtered water. You can adjust these ratios according to your and your family’s taste.

  Use a spoon to stir well until the ingredients are completely dissolved.

  

  
• 4

  Mixing and Coating with Flour

  Combine cornstarch, rice flour, all-purpose flour, chicken seasoning powder, and baking soda into one bowl or dish. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and mix everything well.

  Put the chicken legs that have been slightly cooked into a clean nylon bag. Add the prepared flour mixture to the chicken, then mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the flour.

  Tip for you:

  • You can also use a food storage container to coat the chicken legs with flour. You should choose a large container to have enough space to mix the flour more easily.
  • Baking soda will help the fried chicken legs to be crispier and tastier.

  

  

  

  
• 5

  Fry the chicken

  After the “makeup” time that helps each chicken leg become pale white, now we start frying the chicken legs.

  Pour the prepared cooking oil into the pan and heat it up. To prevent oil from splattering while frying, you can add a little cornstarch or flour.

  When the oil is really hot, add the chicken legs and fry them over medium heat to ensure they cook evenly and do not burn. Fry one side until golden, then flip and fry the other side until golden as well.

  When you’re about to turn off the heat, adjust to a higher flame; this method helps push out excess oil from the fried chicken legs, making the dish less greasy. Then transfer the chicken to a plate and turn off the heat.

  

  

  

  
• 6

  Fried Chicken with Fish Sauce

  Add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil used for frying chicken into another pan. Add minced garlic, minced shallots, minced ginger, and minced chili and sauté until fragrant.

  Once everything is fragrant, add the previously mixed fish sauce into the pan and simmer gently.

  Finally, add the chicken thighs into the pan, turn them evenly so that the chicken absorbs the fish sauce, and turn off the heat to complete the dish.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The fried chicken with fish sauce has a golden crispy exterior, evenly soaked with savory and sweet fish sauce. Inside, the chicken is tender, juicy, and retains its natural sweetness.

  This dish is extremely delicious when served with hot sticky rice and accompanied by fresh vegetables. I’m going to make this delicious dish right now!