Copycat Aristocrats Honey Fried Chicken

Ingredients for Copycat Aristocrats Honey Fried Chicken

• 4 large chicken thighs
• 1 whole garlic, pounded
• 6 dried bay leaves
• 3 stalks lemongrass, lightly pounded
• Honey
• Oil, for frying
• 1 litre warm water
• 1/3 cup salt
• 1 tbsp sugar

How to cook Copycat Aristocrats Honey Fried Chicken

1. 1.Dissolve salt and sugar in warm water. Submerge chicken and refrigerate for 6 hours.
2. 2.Place water, bay leaves, garlic, and lemongrass in a steamer. Steam chicken for 30 minutes.
3. 3.Refrigerate steamed chicken for 2 hours until cooled through.
4. 4.Heat frying oil to 180°C. Deep-fry chicken for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
5. 5.Drain on a wire rack, cut each thigh in half, brush with honey, and serve.