2 ways to make delicious and fragrant soy sauce fried chicken thighs and salt fried chicken thighs

How to Prepare Soy Sauce Fried Chicken Thighs

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  Prepare the chicken thighs

  After purchasing the chicken thighs, eliminate any unpleasant odors and remove any remaining feathers, rinsing thoroughly with clean water.

  Next, add rice wine to the chicken thighs and soak for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water 2 to 3 times and let drain.

  Tips for Preparing Chicken

  • Before cooking, the chicken must be thoroughly cleaned of feathers.
  • Add one tablespoon of salt and two smashed slices of ginger to a basin of water, and soak the chicken thighs completely submerged for about 5 minutes. Rinse with clean water 2 to 3 times.
  • You can use lemon or vinegar to prepare the chicken meat.

  See details at: The simplest tips to eliminate the unpleasant odor of chicken and duck when cooking

  

  
• 2

  Fry the chicken

  Heat 100ml of cooking oil (enough to cover the surface of the meat) until the oil starts to bubble lightly.

  Add the chicken thighs and fry over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, frequently turning them so that the surface cooks evenly and turns golden, then remove to drain the oil.

  

  

  
• 3

  Cook the sauce

  Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (use the oil from frying the meat), heat it up, then add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to fry until fragrant, followed by 10g star anise, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 teaspoon of Korean chili sauce.

  Stir well, cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes, then adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Fry chicken thighs with sauce

  Add all the golden-fried chicken thighs and stir-fry for 5 minutes over low heat to absorb the sauce, then turn off the heat. Plate the dish and add 2 sprigs of cilantro on top.

  

  

  How to choose fresh and delicious chicken thighs:

  • Choose chicken thighs with light yellow skin, smooth, firm to the touch, and press gently on the meat to feel its elasticity.
  • Choose chicken thigh meat that has a pinkish-red color, with no foul smell or sliminess.
  • Avoid choosing those with loose skin and meat.
  • Avoid choosing those with dark, bruised, or blood-stained color.

  Tips for cleaning chicken thighs and removing odors:

  • After rubbing with salt, you can use a mixture of alcohol and sliced ginger, gently rubbing and kneading the entire chicken thigh once again to help eliminate odors and dirt.
  • Wash thoroughly and let it dry. Additionally, you can add lemon juice to the water and soak the chicken thighs for 15 – 20 minutes. After that, take them out, rinse with cold water, and let them drain.

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  With the above recipe, TasteVN hopes that you can make the dish soy sauce fried chicken thighs and salt-fried chicken thighs from simple ingredients to serve for family meals. Wishing you success!

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