Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Chicken thighs are an extremely familiar ingredient and are very popular due to their deliciousness and the diversity of cooking methods. TasteVN suggests 2 recipes for making fried dishes with this ingredient. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Honey Fried Chicken Thighs Serves 4
Chicken thighs 500 gr Garlic 3 cloves Chili 2 fruits Shallot 2 bulbs Lettuce 100 gr Condensed milk 5 tablespoons (about 20ml) Honey 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 100 ml Common seasonings a little (salt/sugar/seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken thighs
- Choose chicken thighs with light yellow, smooth skin, firm to the touch, and press gently on the meat to feel its elasticity.
- Choose chicken thigh meat that has a pinkish-red color, without any unpleasant smell or sliminess.
- Avoid those with loose skin and meat.
- Avoid those with dark, bruised, or blood-clotted areas.
How to prepare Honey Fried Chicken Thighs
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Prepare the chicken thighs
When you buy chicken thighs, use a little coarse salt to gently massage them. Then rinse with clean water and let the chicken thighs drain.
How to clean chicken thighs, reduce odor- When purchasing chicken thighs, sprinkle a little coarse salt over them and let sit for about 2 – 3 minutes.
- Then gently massage for about 1 minute, then apply more pressure for another 3 – 5 minutes.
- This method can help remove feathers or dirt stuck on the chicken skin.
- Additionally, you can also massage the chicken with a bit of vinegar to eliminate any unpleasant odors.
Pour condensed milk into a glass and add boiling water to it. You should pour the water so that the milk is just enough to cover the chicken thighs. Wait until the milk is slightly warm before soaking the chicken thighs in it.
Soak the chicken thighs in warm milk for about 10 – 15 minutes, then place them on a plate and wait for them to drain.
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Steaming and Marinating Chicken Thighs
Prepare a pot of water and steam the chicken thighs for 15 – 20 minutes. You just need to steam the chicken thighs until they are firm and no longer bleeding. We will fry them again later, so there’s no need to over-steam them.
During this time, chop the garlic, shallots, and chili into small pieces.
After steaming the chicken, place the thighs on a plate, wait for the skin to dry slightly, then marinate the chicken with 2 teaspoons of salt, 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 3 tablespoons of honey, and the chopped garlic, shallots, and chili from earlier.
Put on gloves and gently massage the chicken thighs again to allow the thighs to absorb the seasoning more evenly. If possible, you can also use a fork to lightly prick the chicken thighs to help them absorb the seasoning easily.
Tip: Steaming the chicken thighs before frying helps them cook faster. Moreover, this method ensures that the inside of the chicken is tender while the outside is golden and crispy, making it very appealing. -
Fried Chicken
Add cooking oil to the pan and heat it up, when the oil is hot, put the chicken thighs in to fry. Add the marinade from the chicken thighs into the pan to make the dish more appealing.
Fry the chicken over medium heat for about 25 – 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Remember to rinse the lettuce with salted water, then arrange it on a plate, placing the chicken thighs on top and you can start “the feast”.
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Final Product
So the dish is both simple and extremely appealing is now complete. The chicken is tender and fragrant, the skin is crispy and soaked with incredibly enticing spices.
Add a bit of crunchy lettuce and dip it in chili sauce, you might forget about fried chicken from outside and get started in the kitchen right away!
It’s really simple to make fried chicken thighs with honey at home, right? Let’s get into the kitchen and treat the whole family right away!
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel DELICIOUS DISHES EASY TO MAKE
