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Perfect Fried Chicken Leg (HK Style)

5 from 1 vote
The perfect crispy fried chicken leg, with the ultimate crunch - Hong Kong café style.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Cantonese
Servings: 2 people
Author: Dearnomdiary

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 large chicken legs
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg

Frying + Assembling

  • Neutral oil (for frying)
  • Pepper salt

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken legs in the marinade ingredients in a large bowl for at least 4 hours, or overnight in the fridge for more flavour.
  • Remove the chicken legs to room temperature for 20 minutes before frying.
  • In a large pot/wok, add in the oil. Heat it up until it reaches a temperature of 311°F/155°C.
  • Fry the chicken legs for 3 minutes on each side (skin side down first), flip and fry until both sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Sprinkle on pepper salt as much as you desire. Enjoy!