Jollibee Fried Chicken (Chicken Joy) Recipe

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Homemade Jollibee-Inspired Fried Chicken Recipe (Chicken Joy Copycat/ Hack)

Duration:

Prep Time: 35 minutes 
Cook Time: 25 minutes 
Total Time: 1hour 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Chicken, copycat
Servings: 4
Calories: 504kcal

Equipment

  • Deep Frying Pan

Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken thighsor any other chicken part
  • ¼ cup lemon juiceoptional
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • 4 cups cooking oil (for deep-frying)or as needed

Breading Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ tbsp five-spice powder(see notes above)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • (if using lemon juice) Rub the chicken thighs with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, add-in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, five-spice powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  • In a deep cooking pot, pour-in and heat cooking oil over high heat.
  • Fully coat the chicken thighs with the flour mixture, and then add into the cooking pot. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pot.
  • Transfer to a serving plate or serving tray and dry excess oil with paper towels. Serve and enjoy!

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