Description
Indulge in this delicious Hawaiian Fried Garlic Chicken, a quick dish that captures the essence of tropical flavors. With succulent chicken thighs fried to golden perfection and infused with fragrant garlic, this recipe will transport you to a sunny paradise. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a delightful meal ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it alongside rice or fresh salad for a satisfying dinner that your family will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, and honey. Add chicken; marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (3-5 minutes).
- Fry marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (6-8 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- Return all chicken to the skillet, add green onions and sesame seeds; toss briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg