Crispy Garlic Fried Chicken
Vietnamese-style chicken thighs fried until golden and tossed with crispy garlic, fish sauce, and lime. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 2 whole dried chilies, optional
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add chicken in a single layer. Fry without stirring for 4 minutes until golden on the bottom.
- 4
Stir and cook another 4 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges are crispy.
- 5
Push chicken to the side. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and minced garlic (and dried chilies if using). Fry 60 seconds until garlic is golden and fragrant.
- 6
Toss chicken with garlic. Drizzle fish sauce and juice from half the lime. Squeeze remaining lime over top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
- chef's knife
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