Abang's Favourite Aromatic Fried Chicken

The irresistible crunch, the flavourful and tender chicken meat, the smoky aroma… everything about fried chicken is perfect (besides the calorie count!). From Japanese tori-karaage to Austrian chicken schnitzel, the versatility of fried chicken is evident in various cuisines, presenting itself in so many different flavours loved by many.

Craving for a fried chicken dish with a local twist? Try out this Abang Favourite Aromatic Fried Chicken Recipe marinated with a range of local spices and herbs that packs a flavour punch. Here are important steps to make the perfect aromatic fried chicken: marinate longer and season generously. First of all, prepare a marinade with garlic, onion, ginger, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, fennel powder, curry leaves and MAGGI® CukupRasa. Mix the chicken in and marinate it overnight or for an hour before cooking, so that it absorbs the flavour for a thoroughly tender texture. After that, heat up oil in a pan for deep frying — be sure to use canola oil or cooking oil that has a higher smoke point so the chicken can cook better!

This fried chicken recipe is a relatively easy-to-prepare dish, suitable for family gatherings and dinner parties. Crispy on the outside, moist and flavourful on the inside; the aromatic fried chicken is a dish that’ll turn heads and water mouths. For more mouth-watering fried chicken recipe, learn how to make fried chicken satay, cencalok fried chicken and golden salted egg fried chicken at MAGGI®!