The Buttered Chicken Recipe Filipino Style
Ingredients:
For fried chicken
1 kg Chicken nibbles, Legs or Thighs
1/3 cup fish sauce
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
3 eggs
1 tbsp salt
oil
For butter sauce:
150 g good quality butter, cut into small cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp sugar
Method:
Step 1: Start mixing.
Grab a bowl, and add the eggs, along with the fish sauce.
Step 2: Marinate
Add the chicken pieces to the egg mixture. Pierce the chicken pieces with a fork to get the marinade into the chicken. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
Step 3: Continue mixing
In a separate bowl, add the flour, black pepper, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder. Mix well.
Step 4: Coat
Add the marinated chicken one piece at a time, cover the bowl, and then shake. The flour mixture will cover the chicken fully. Do this with each piece of chicken and set them aside.
Step 5: Fry
In a large wok or fryer, heat up the oil until it hits 180 degrees C. Then add the chicken pieces one at a time and fry for 15 minutes (or until fully cooked), to a crispy or golden brown.
Step 6: Melt
While the chicken is frying, melt butter on a low heat and add garlic once the butter has melted. Allow the garlic to cook until its fragrance fills the room and turns brown. Add sugar and mix well until it dissolves (but ensure it does not caramelize).
Step 7: Drain and coat
Remove the chicken from the fryer and drain any excess oil. Then toss it into the melted butter and garlic mixture. Mix well and then remove from butter mixture.
Step 8: Enjoy!
Place onto a tray, ready to serve. Serve it hot, with side dishes of your choice.