There are days when I get burnt out and run out of ideas on what to feed the family.
Those days I rely on quick and easy meals. Sometimes that means microwavable frozen foods or restaurant takeout because this mama has checked out.
Other times, I manage to muster up a bit of energy to cook on the stovetop. This fried chicken recipe is my go-to recipe to quickly satisfy the family without me spending too much time in the kitchen.
This simple fried chicken recipe uses only two ingredients in the marinade and fries up with a fried chicken batter mix, making it a quick and easy recipe.
The two ingredients in the marinade are my favorite seasoning salt and every Vietnamese home cooking hack, chicken bouillon powder.
There are many seasoning salts out there, but my favorite is First Street Seasoned Salt. I’ve looked for a seasoned salt that contains MSG and I finally found one.
Along with MSG which I think is a seasoning of the Gods that makes food so much better, it includes the typical salt, paprika, pepper, onion, garlic and celery. Instead of rummaging through my pantry to find all the different seasonings, I simply use this and be done.
To further keep the recipe simple, I also use a fried chicken batter mix. My favorite is Mr. Hung Fried Chicken Batter Mix. It’s a mixture of wheat flour, rice flour and corn flour. It also comes seasoned with garlic powder, ground pepper and of course, MSG.
The combinations of flour and seasonings, fries up the chicken to crispy perfection with so much flavor. All that is needed is to add water to get the batter to the desired consistency.
If you don’t have First Street Seasoning Salt or Mr. Hung Fried Chicken Batter Mix, you can still make this recipe using your favorites.
This is a base recipe for all your fried chicken cravings. Want even more flavor? Simply add them to the marinade.
You can Asian-fy this recipe by adding five-spice powder if you so desire. You can also add lemon pepper, or brush on a glaze of honey mustard at the end. The flavor possibilities are endless.
Easy Vietnamese Crispy Fried Chicken Wing (Restaurant Copycat – Ga Chien Gion)
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This fried chicken recipe is my go-to to quickly satisfy the family without fuss. This recipe uses a ready made batter and seasoning mix that I’m convinced Vietnamese restaurants use as well. Easy, crunchy , and delicious – everything you need in fried chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon First Street Seasoned Salt (or your choice of seasoning salt)
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 cup Mr. Hung Fried Chicken Batter Mix (or your choice of fried batter mix)
- 1/3 cup water
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken wings with seasoning salt and chicken bouillon powder for 30 minutes.
- Make the batter. In a small bowl, add water to the batter mix, adding gradually to achieve a Ranch dressing consistency. Pour batter onto the chicken and toss to evenly coat.
- Deep-fry: Add about 2 inches of oil to a wide wok or skillet and heat to 350°F. Deep fry chicken for 8-10 minutes, separating pieces with tongs or chopsticks to prevent them from sticking together. Fry in batches to ensure temperature doesn’t drop too much. Transfer fried chicken onto a wire rack or plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately for best results.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: entree, side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: asian, vietnamese, chinese
