Max's style Fried Chicken

This Filipino style Fried Chicken Recipe is my take for the Max's Restaurant Fried Chicken dish . Most Filipino really loves Max's Fried Chicken because it is cook to golden perfection, processed in a very unique way which gives this dish the unforgettable "sarap kilig to the bones " quality.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole spring chicken (Cornish game hen)
• 6 pieces dried bay leaves
• 1/4 cup dried thyme
• 1/4 cup dried oregano
• 4 cups water
• 3 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions :

1. Prepare the steamer, combine the water with the dried spices. Bring to boil.
2. Wash chicken thoroughly and let it dry.
3. Rub the chicken with 1 tsp of kosher salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.
4. Steam the chicken for 45 minutes.Add more water if necessary.
5. Remove the chicken from the steamer . Let it cool and chill for 1 hour.
6. Prepare deep fryer with 3 cups of oil. Heat the oil to 350°F.
7. Rub the remaining kosher salt and black pepper. Deep fry the chicken until brown and crisp, about 12 to 14 minutes.
8. Remove chicken from the fryer onto a paper towel to drain.
9. Serve with sauce of your choice. Enjoy!