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Max's Style Fried Chicken

Cultural Context

Max's Style Fried Chicken has its roots in the Philippines, originating from Max's Restaurant, which opened in 1945. This dish is a beloved staple, known for its crispy skin and juicy meat, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Today, it has become a symbol of Filipino comfort food, with many variations emerging, including spicy versions and different marinades.

FilipinoPHmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs fresh potatoes
4 chicken legs
1 cup onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon black crushed pepper corns
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cups cooking oil
1/4 cup corn starch
1 tablespoon sugar
1 chicken stock cube
1/2 cup Tomato ketchup

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt provides tanginess, while milk + vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal offers a crispy texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and cost-effective.

1

Marinate chicken legs in suka vinegar and patis for 30 minutes.

2

Chop onions and garlic.

3

Add onions, garlic, and chicken to a pot of water with sea salt and crushed black pepper.

4

Bring to a soft boil on medium heat and cook for 15 minutes.

5

Remove chicken from the pot and let it cool off completely to dry.

6

Chop Dutch potatoes for making french fries and soak them in water.

7

Prepare gravy by combining 3 tablespoons of corn starch, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and half a cube of chicken stock with the water from boiling chicken.

8

Heat oil for frying the chicken.

9

Fry the chicken until golden brown, flipping occasionally.

10

Fry the potatoes for french fries and serve with chicken.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlskilletmeat thermometerpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Max's Fried ChickenFilipino Fried Chicken

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