Top 10 Asian Fried Chicken Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
The terms "Asian" and "fried chicken" are, I'll admit, not ones that you will often see together. This is because fried chicken is very much an integral part of U.S. tradition; a staple at every game day, Mardi Gras and movie night with friends. In recent times, fried chicken has suffered from something of a bad rep due to its associations with unhealthy fast food joints and dubious preparation methods. What you might not have realized, however, is that "fried chicken" is actually a staple street food in many Asian countries, although not in the typical sense that you might imagine!
These Asian fried chicken recipes are far healthier than their American counterparts, as they use homemade batter and deep-frying is kept to a minimum. They offer such an abundance of textures with each bite, and many incorporate exotic herbs or are served with amazing dipping sauces that make fried chicken less of a guilty pleasure and more of a gourmet talking point!
Fried Chicken Wings in Asian Hot Sauce
Omnivorescookbook
A delicious Asian-American marriage: triple-crunch crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a sticky, spicy Asian sauce. The wings stay crispy even when they're no longer hot!
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Thai Fried Chicken
Rasamalaysia
Marinated with cilantro, garlic and Asian seasonings, this Thai fried chicken is crispy, moist and so good with sweet chilli sauce.
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Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) 唐揚げ
Just One Cookbook
Karaage is Japanese fried chicken that is fried to perfection, offering a hint of garlic and irresistible textures. Great as an appetizer or in a bento box just like in Tokyo.
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Korean Style Popcorn Chicken
A popular street snack in Korea, these boneless popcorn chicken nuggets are deep fried and coated with Korea's special sticky, spicy, tangy and sweet sauce.
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Taiwanese Salt & Pepper Chicken-Yan Su Ji
China Sichuan Food
Taiwanese salt and pepper chicken (also known as basil peppercorn chicken or yan su ji ) comes as delicate pieces of crisp, herby goodness that make an ideal party snack and pair perfectly with a cold beer.
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Tandoori Fried Chicken With Honey-Garlic Aioli
Savory and Sweet Food
Don't be running to KFC for your fried chicken fix: here's a fool-proof, Indian spiced Tandoori fried chicken recipe with honey garlic aioli dipping sauce.
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Phnom Penh Cambodian Style Fried Chicken Wing
Phnom Penh Cambodian-style fried chicken wings…need I say more?! This fried chicken is magic. It manages to be relatively light and the sugar just adds that extra bit of interest.
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Honey Lemon Chicken
Rasamalaysia
Imagine battered chicken fried to crispy perfection and doused in a sweet honey and lemony sauce… a quick and easy recipe that anyone can make at home.
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Malaysian Mamak Fried Chicken
Lady and Pups
Mamak food is a fusion of Indian and Malay cuisines. This dish incorporates ginger, dried shrimp paste, lemongrass, fish sauce and coconut milk to create this exotic fried chicken recipe that's unlike anything you've ever tried.
Get the recipe: Malaysian Mamak Fried Chicken
Addictive Sichuan Mala Chicken (辣子鸡, La Zi Ji)
Omnivorescookbook
A plate of crispy chicken smothered in chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and tons of aromatics to create an electrifyingly hot numbing sensation that's so addictive. Take the challenge if you can handle the heat!
Get the recipe: Addictive Sichuan Mala Chicken (辣子鸡, La Zi Ji)
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