Crispy Golden Chicken Legs

Crispy Golden Chicken Legs

Crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor, these Golden Fried Chicken Legs with Peppers are a must-try dish! Marinated in a savory blend of light and dark soy sauce, then coated with cornstarch for extra crispiness, the chicken legs are fried to golden perfection. Stir-fried with vibrant green and red peppers, aromatic garlic, and zesty ginger, this dish delivers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. The final touch of a glossy starch sauce ties everything together, making each bite irresistible. Perfect for a hearty meal, this recipe combines simple ingredients with expert frying techniques for restaurant-quality results at home. Serve it hot, either drizzled with sauce or with a side for dipping—either way, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken legs
4 pieces

The aromatics

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green peppers
½ each
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red peppers
½ each

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic
2 cloves
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ginger
1 tsp
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cornstarch
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the chicken legs and make several cuts on the surface to loosen the meat.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Put the cut chicken legs in a container, add salt, light soy sauce, a small amount of dark soy sauce for coloring, and some cornstarch, and marinate for a while.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Pour oil into the pot, heat it up, and add the chicken legs to fry.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Fry over high heat for 1 minute, then switch to low heat and fry for about 3 minutes. If the chicken legs are larger, you can fry them for 5 minutes, until they turn golden brown.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Remove the golden brown chicken legs from the oil and drain the excess oil.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Save the remaining oil and add diced green peppers, red peppers, garlic, and ginger to the pot and stir-fry.

7. Step 7

Step 7
After stir-frying until fragrant, add an appropriate amount of garlic and ginger.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Prepare the starch and adjust the concentration.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Pour the chicken legs into the pot and stir-fry with the spices, then add a small amount of water and cook with the lid on over high heat for over 1 minute.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Open the lid, pour in the starch, and adjust.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Dish out and serve.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Arrange the dish according to the shape of the plate to make it appealing.

13. Step 13

You can choose to pour the sauce over the chicken legs according to your personal taste, or dip it separately. Finished.

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