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