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Crispy Ginger Soy Sauce Fried Chicken

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Southern fried chicken meets Asian ginger soy sauce flavors in this addicting, crispy, flaky fried chicken. If you love Popeyes and Korean fried chicken, you'll love this winning combo.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian American, Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 2-3 stalks green onion chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk optional
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green onion, egg, and buttermilk (if using).
  • Put chicken in bowl and toss to thoroughly coat in the marinade. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or as long as overnight).
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
  • Pour a few spoonfuls of the dry ingredient mixture into the bowl with your marinated chicken. Mix until the marinade has become a thick coating and press it into the chicken pieces.
  • Take the chicken pieces and place them into the bowl with the rest of the flour mixture to finish breading. Press the flour coating into the chicken until all pieces are thoroughly covered in a thick coat of the breading.
  • Heat oil in a deep cast iron pan, pot, or deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry chicken pieces a few at a time. If using a cast iron skillet, it'll take about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Let cool and enjoy!