Bone-in, skin-on dark chicken meat is highly recommended for the best flavor. We prefer the use of chicken thighs. Boneless, skinless thighs can be used, but you’ll miss out on the best part, the extra crispy skin. Frying the chicken in the skillet allows for better control of browning and the ability to make dirty sticky rice from the fond, the dark brown bits left in the skillet. Larger chicken pieces require up to 24 hours of marinating for the best flavor.
1. Trim excess skin and visible fat from chicken thighs using kitchen shears; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce and oil until well combined. Stir in garlic. Add the chicken thighs and evenly distribute the marinade between the thighs. For extra flavor, stuff a little garlic and marinade under the skin. Cover and marinate for 12 to 24 hours in the fridge.
3. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 350°F. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet skin side down, reduce heat to medium and fry until the skin is deep golden brown, about 6 - 8 minutes. Flip chicken and brown other side for 2-3 minutes; set chicken aside. Don’t overcrowd chicken during browning; work in batches if necessary.
4. Drain rendered fat from pan and remove any burnt garlic; leaving a thin film of oil in the skillet. Return chicken to skillet, skin side up and place into oven. Roast chicken for 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the thighs. To check for doneness, poke the chicken with a knife; the juices should run clear (bone-in thighs 170°F internal temp, boneless thighs 165°F internal temp). Remove chicken from skillet and serve with dirty sticky rice.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (311g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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Calories: 660 | ||
Calories from Fat: 432 (65%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 48g | 64 % | |
Saturated Fat 12.7g | 63 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 21.6g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 11g | ||
Cholesterol 235.2mg | 72 % | |
Sodium 1488.6mg | 51 % | |
Potassium 601mg | 16 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g | 1 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1 % | |
Sugars, other 3.7g | ||
Protein 50.3g | 72 % | |
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Calories per serving: 660
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