Most of the Filipino enjoyed the taste and the captivating smell of Chicken joy. Not just the taste that captured the palate of Pinoys but also the crispy chicken skin and the aroma is what makes it number one. Since the original recipe is top secret, who knows what is the real recipe? There are many chicken joy recipes you can find but most of them have a lot of ingredients that I think might spoil the dish. The great thing about this homemade chicken joy recipe here is the simplicity. Sometimes simple ingredients makes the dishes tastier.
When preparing the chicken, to avoid the crispy tasty outside and bloody raw inside, prick each chicken until it reach the bones with a bamboo stick or a toothpick 3 to 5 times before frying it. And if you can’t find five spice powder, you can make your own by combining equal amounts of ground anise, ground black peppercorns, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground fennel seeds. Mix them thoroughly or shake them in a bottle until well mixed.
Fried Chicken ala Jollibee Chicken Joy Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 kilos chicken, your choice cuts
- Salt and pepper for coating
- Cooking oil for deep frying
- For the breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. five spice powder or ngohiong powder
- 1 tsp. fine salt, adjust if necessary
Instructions
- Rub and press each chicken pieces with salt and pepper until all is evenly coated.
- To make the breading, combine flour, cornstarch, five spice powder, garlic powder and salt in a bowl/container.
- Stir the dry ingredients using a fork until evenly mixed.
- Coat each chicken pieces with the breading inside and out. Coat underneath the skin as well.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep frying pan.
- Fry the chicken pieces for about 15 to 20 minutes in medium fire. (Don’t overcrowd the fryer to avoid the fried chicken to become soggy and loose it’s crispiness.
- Put the chicken in a plate with paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Fried Chicken ala Jollibee Chicken Joy!
