Spicy fried chicken is a dish that is no longer unfamiliar to Vietnamese people in every family meal. Each method of preparation will bring users a different characteristic flavor. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to 3 simple yet equally appealing ways to make fried dishes. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Spicy Fried Chicken

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Fried Chicken For 2 people
Chicken thighs cut into quarters 250 gr (about 1 piece) Spicy sauce 2 tablespoons Garlic 4 cloves Chili 2 pieces Cilantro a little Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon Vinegar 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 100 ml Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasonings a little (Sugar/ Seasoning granules/ MSG)
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How to prepare Spicy Fried Chicken
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Prepare the ingredients
Thigh chicken quarter purchased should be soaked in a mixture of vinegar and salt for 3 – 5 minutes to eliminate odors, then rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain. Next, use a knife to chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces or you can leave the chicken thigh quarter whole.
Peel the garlic, wash it clean, then chop it finely along with the chili. Wash the cilantro with water and let it drain.
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Mix the sauce and marinate the chicken
Use a bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1.5 tablespoons of spicy satay, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce and mix the ingredients well.
To make the chicken more tender and flavorful when marinating, you should add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil and stir well.
Next, use a fork to poke the entire surface of the chicken thigh so that when marinating, the sauce will soak in faster. Then, use a brush to spread the sauce evenly inside and outside the chicken thigh, marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Fry the chicken
Put a pan on the stove, adding the remaining cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and fry until golden brown on all sides over medium heat. Once the chicken is cooked and evenly golden, transfer it to a plate.
Note: Always start frying with the chicken skin side down and wait until it is golden before flipping it to ensure even cooking.Next, place another pan on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of the oil used to fry the chicken earlier, add minced garlic and chili, and sauté until fragrant.
Then, add 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of spicy satay, stirring for about 5 minutes until the mixture boils, then turn off the heat.
Finally, place the chicken thigh on a plate, drizzle the sauce over the surface, and garnish with a bit of coriander, and you can enjoy it right away.
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Finished Product
The chicken is golden and crispy on all sides, infused with rich, spicy satay sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. This fried dish can be enjoyed with hot rice or served as an appetizer at parties, making it very delicious and appealing.
2. Fried Chicken Satay with Bell Peppers and Garlic

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Chicken Satay with Bell Peppers and Garlic Serves 3 people
Fresh chicken wings 500 gr Red bell pepper 1/2 fruit Green bell pepper 1/2 fruit Garlic 5 cloves Onion 1/2 bulb Green onion A little Shrimp satay 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 100 ml Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Common seasoning A little (Sugar/ Salt/ Pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- You should use male bell peppers for dishes that require heat such as cooking, stir-frying, etc., as they will provide a richer flavor. Male bell peppers will have a tail (the bottom of the fruit) divided into 3 parts.
Observe the outer skin of the bell pepper, choose fruits with a smooth, shiny skin, vibrant color, and even tone.
Choose those fruits that still have the stem, when held, feel firm, and opt for fruits of moderate size, not too big or too small.
Do not choose those fruits that are soft and mushy, have bruises, cracks, or are missing the stem.
How to prepare Fried chicken with satay, garlic, and bell peppers
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Prepare the ingredients
Two bell peppers, one green and one red, wash them clean, cut off the stems and remove the seeds. Each fruit will be used halfway and cut into bite-sized squares.
The onion and green onions you buy should be washed clean with water and chopped finely.
Peel 5 cloves of garlic and mince them.
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Prepare and marinate chicken
After purchasing, wash the chicken wings with water, rub a little salt to remove the fishy smell. Then, rinse thoroughly with water and let them dry.
Next, use a knife to cut the chicken wings in half at the joint or chop them small as desired.
Then, place the chicken wings in a bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper for more flavor and marinate for 10 minutes.
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Sauté the ingredients
Place another pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of the oil used to fry the chicken earlier, and add 1/2 of the minced garlic to fry until fragrant.
Then, add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, and chopped onions, stir for about 1 minute, then transfer everything to a plate.
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Make the spicy garlic sauce and add chicken
Next, continue using the same pan and add 1 tablespoon of the oil used to fry the chicken earlier, then add the remaining garlic to fry until fragrant.
Next, add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 tablespoon of spicy sauce, and cook until the mixture boils.
Note: Depending on individual preferences for spiciness, adjust the amount of spicy sauce accordingly.Continue by adding the freshly fried chicken wings to the pan and mix well. Finally, add all the vegetables and stir for about 10 minutes so that the sauce coats both the chicken wings and the vegetables evenly, then turn off the heat and plate it.
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Final product
Plate the dish, sprinkle a little pepper on top, and the dish is complete. With very simple steps, you have a delicious and attractive fried chicken with garlic satay and bell peppers!
3. Fried chicken coated in flour with satay

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Chicken Rolled in Satay Powder Serves 2
Chicken thigh quarter 250 gr (about 1 piece) Cornstarch 3 tablespoons Satay 1 teaspoon Vinegar 2 tablespoons Tomato 1 piece Coriander a little Cooking oil 100 ml Common seasoning a little (Seasoning powder/ MSG/ Salt)
Where to buy cornstarch
You can easily find cornstarch at stores, markets, the TasteVN supermarket chain nationwide, or on the e-commerce sites of bachhoaxanh.com!
How to prepare Fried Chicken Rolled in Satay Powder
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Prepare chicken and ingredients
The chicken thigh quarter you bought should be soaked in a salt mixture for 3 – 5 minutes to remove the odor, then rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain. Next, use a knife to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the tomato and coriander with water and let them drain. Then, cut the tomato into round slices for decoration.
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Marinating the chicken
Put the chicken in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of satay. Then, stir well so that the chicken absorbs the spices and marinate for about 10 minutes.
After about 10 minutes, continue to add about 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and stir well so that the chicken will be crispier when fried.
Note: The amount of satay should be adjusted according to each person’s taste. -
Frying the chicken
Place a pot on the stove, add 100ml of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add each piece of chicken and fry over medium heat. Once the chicken is golden brown and crispy on both sides, place it on a plate and garnish with a bit of coriander and a few slices of tomato to make the dish both delicious and visually appealing.
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Finished Product
The fried chicken with satay flour is prepared with very simple steps but promises to bring you and your family a dish with a characteristic delicious flavor, appealing. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills with TasteVN now!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Chicken
You should choose chicken meat that has a characteristic shiny yellow skin. The outer skin is thin, smooth to the touch, not too bumpy, and has good elasticity.
The inside of the chicken meat should have a natural pinkish-red color, not too pale or too dark. Especially, the chicken meat should not have bruises or blood clots.
Avoid choosing chicken parts that are slightly pale or turning darker gray, as these are from chickens that died before being processed.
If buying pre-processed and packaged parts, you should carefully observe the expiration date and packaging date. Check to see if the bag openings are intact.
How to prepare and remove the smell from chicken
- First, mix vinegar with salt and apply it evenly to the chicken or you can soak the chicken in that mixture for about 3 – 5 minutes. Then rinse it with clean water several times before cooking delicious dishes.
- You can also crush a piece of ginger with white wine, rub it onto the chicken meat, and let it sit for 30 minutes. After that, wash it thoroughly with water and let it drain.
- Additionally, you can use lemon juice mixed with a little salt and rub it all over the chicken meat. Then, rinse it clean and let it drain.
Where to buy satay
- You can easily find many types of satay at markets, supermarkets, and the TasteVN supermarket chain nationwide.
- Additionally, you can also buy satay on online e-commerce sites like bachhoaxanh.com very quickly and conveniently.
Above are 3 ways to make the delicious and flavorful sa tế fried chicken that are easy to prepare at home. With just a few quick steps, you can make a very appetizing fried dish for your family meal. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away with TasteVN. Wishing you success in making this dish!