Chicken Joy is a signature fried chicken dish from the popular Filipino fast-food chain, Jollibee. It is made with a secret marinade and a unique blend of spices that give it a distinctive flavor. This recipe will replicate that flavor so you can make your own chicken joy at home at a lesser cost!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 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 ngo yong powder
• 1 tsp fine salt, adjust if necessary

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1

Rub and press each chicken piece with salt and pepper until all is evenly coated.

Step 2

To make the breading, combine flour, cornstarch, five spice powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl/container.

Step 3

Stir the dry ingredients using a fork until evenly mixed.

Step 4

Coat each chicken piece with the breading inside and out. Coat underneath the skin as well.

Step 5

Heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep frying pan.

Step 6

Fry the chicken pieces for about 15 to 20 minutes on medium fire. (Don’t overcrowd the fryer to avoid the fried chicken becoming soggy and losing its crispiness.

Step 7

Put the chicken on a plate with a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your Fried Chicken ala Jollibee Chicken Joy!

“No rules. Don’t be afraid to do whatever you want. Cooking doesn’t have to have rules. I don’t like it that way.”

-Masaharu Morimoto

Try this delicious dish too: Crispy Fried Isaw Recipe

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