Delicious Fried Chicken (Sweet and Sour Sauce)

Delicious Fried Chicken (Sweet and Sour Sauce)

45min
4 servings
Easy

Recipe for crispy fried chicken, served with a sweet and sour sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and spices.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Molho
  • 1tablespoon de honey
  • 50ml de soy sauce
  • 50ml de lime juice or sake
    Substitui por: vinagre, limão
  • 1tablespoon de grated ginger
  • 1teaspoon de salt
  • 1dessert spoon de sugar opcional
    Substitui por: mel
Empanar
  • 1cup de cornstarch
Principal
  • 1kg de chicken

Instructions

1
misturar

In a bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, lime juice (or sake), and grated ginger.

1min

Dica: Soy sauce is already salty, but add a pinch of salt if you want to adjust the flavor. If you don't have honey, use sugar.

2
marinar

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Let the marinade sit on the chicken for at least 30 minutes.

30min

Dica: This sauce can also be used on salads.

3
empanar

Season 1 kg of chicken (already cleaned/cut) and coat it completely in one cup of cornstarch.

3min

Dica: The coating technique used here is the classic method using starch.

4
fritar

Heat the oil in a deep pot, ensuring there is enough oil to completely submerge the chicken (deep frying).

5min
155°C

Dica: The ideal oil temperature should be between 300°F and 320°F (150°C and 160°C) to cook the chicken through without burning the exterior.

5
fritar

Fry the coated chicken pieces in small batches until they are golden brown and cooked through.

10min

Dica: When removing the chicken from the fryer, place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

6
servir

Serve the fried chicken immediately, either with the prepared sauce on the side or as an appetizer.

30s

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Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    2852 kcal143%
  • Carbohydrates
    238 g79%
  • Protein
    283 g377%
  • Total Fat
    76 g137%
  • Dietary Fiber
    3 g13%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

gradinha para escorrer

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