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Easy Thai Fried Chicken Recipe

Thai fried chicken tenders with dipping sauce.
Try this easy Thai fried chicken recipe with a crispy batter, perfect as a snack or appetizer, served with the included Thai sweet chili sauce.
Praew
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Serving Size 4 people

Ingredients

  • 150 g tempura flour, + extra an bowl flour for coating chicken before frying
  • 5 g salt
  • 2 g white pepper
  • 35 ml chili sauce
  • 4 g rosdee seasoning powder, see notes
  • 1 large egg
  • 200 ml water
  • 1 lime
  • 500 g chicken, see notes

Instructions

  • Mix the chicken marinade by stirring together flour, salt, white pepper, chili sauce, rosdee seasoning powder, and egg in a mixing bowl. Add water and lime juice, then mix again until smooth.
    150 g tempura flour, 5 g salt, 2 g white pepper, 35 ml chili sauce, 4 g rosdee seasoning powder, 1 large egg, 200 ml water, 1 lime
  • Put the chicken in the batter mix, coating each piece well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor. Take the chicken out of the fridge 20 minutes before frying to help it cook evenly.
    500 g chicken
  • Have your bowl of crispy flour ready. Before frying, roll the chicken in the crispy flour for an even layer.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F to 375°F (175°C to 190°C). Fry the coated right away, making sure not to crowd the pan. Flip the chicken until it’s golden brown and crispy. Serve your Thai crispy chicken hot!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Rosdee seasoning powder – This popular Thai seasoning mix combines salt, MSG, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and other spices. You can source it at Amazon or Asian supermarkets.
  • Chicken – Use chicken breasts cut into fillets for chicken tenders, or slice them into smaller pieces for chicken nuggets. If you prefer, chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, or wings are also great options. Bone-in meat provides extra tenderness, and the skin adds more flavor when fried.
Calories: 1179kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 128g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Monounsaturated Fat: 57g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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