Crispy Garlic Chicken (Pritong Manok)
Golden, garlicky pan-fried chicken thighs that hit crispy on the outside and juicy inside—Filipino comfort food that's table-ready in 20 minutes, no fuss.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 8 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add chicken skin-side down. Sear without moving until skin is golden brown, 5–6 minutes.
- 4
Flip chicken. Add minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and bay leaves. Cook 6–8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 5
If sauce looks watery, tilt skillet and let it reduce for 2 minutes. Sauce should coat and cling to the chicken.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Serve hot with steamed rice and the pan sauce drizzled over top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid (or foil to cover)
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
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