Max’s Style Fried Chicken Recipe
A copycat recipe of Max's Restaurant's famous fried chicken.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 571kcal
Equipment
- Steamer
- Deep Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, (or 4 pcs quarter legs)
- cooking oil, for deep-frying
For the Brine
- 4 cups warm water
- ⅓ cup salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
For the Steamer
- water, for the steamer
- 6 pcs dried bay leaves (laurel leaves)
- ¼ cup cilantro or parsley leaves
- 1 whole garlic, pounded
- 1 pc spring onion stalk, (optional)
For the Seasoning
- 2 tsp fish sauce (patis)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the brine solution by placing warm water in a large bowl or container.
- Add-in salt and sugar and mix until they dissolve.
- Place the chicken into the solution and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from the brine, rinse, then pat dry.
- Prepare the steamer by adding about 4 cups of water, bay leaves, cilantro, garlic, and onion stalks.
- Place the chicken on the steamer and steam for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove from the steamer and cool the chicken by placing it in a refrigerator.
- Once cool enough, brush the chicken with patis (you can also use salt) and black pepper.
- Prepare a deep fryer or a deep pot by heating cooking oil that’s enough to cover the chicken.
- Deep-fry the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from heat and rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat up the oil again and deep-fry the chicken for another 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let the oil drip on a wire rack then transfer to a serving plate.
- Enjoy with kamote fries, banana ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Max’s Style Fried Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571
Calories from Fat 517
% Daily Value*
Fat 57.4g88%
Saturated Fat 7.8g49%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 730mg32%
Potassium 177mg5%
Carbohydrates 4.1g1%
Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 11.7g23%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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