Indonesian Smashed Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup sambal oelek

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the 1.5 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Using a meat mallet or heavy pan, smash each thigh to an even 1/2-inch thickness.

2. 2

   In a shallow dish, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

3. 3

   Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Shake off excess and set aside on a plate.

4. 4

   Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 5 minutes. To test, drop a pinch of flour—it should sizzle immediately.

5. 5

   Working in batches, fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Do not crowd the pan.

6. 6

   Drain the fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels. Serve hot with the 1/4 cup sambal oelek on the side for dipping.

7. 7

   Optional: sprinkle with a little extra salt or squeeze of lime before serving if you like.

Tools you’ll need

• Meat mallet or heavy pan
• Large skillet
• Shallow dish
• Tongs
• Wire rack or paper towels

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