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Patis Fried Chicken

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Patis Fried Chicken

Crisp fried chicken gets its deep savory flavor from a simple patis marinade.

40 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Patis Fried Chicken

  • 2 lb whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 cups cooking oil

How to cook Patis Fried Chicken

  1. 1.Combine chicken, black pepper, and patis in a bowl; marinate for 1 hour.
  2. 2.Mix flour and cornstarch in a shallow container.
  3. 3.Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat until ready for frying.
  4. 4.Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  5. 5.Fry chicken about 12 minutes on the first side, then 8 to 10 minutes after turning, until golden and cooked through.
  6. 6.Drain briefly and serve hot.
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