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Garlic Fried Chicken

Dry rubbed with garlic and drizzled with garlic oil makes Garlic Fried Chicken a hit with all garlic lovers. It’s crispy, succulent and perfectly garlicky. 

Have you ever made fried chicken and had the chicken burn on the outside while the inside was still undercooked? Well I am here to solve your problem with the best technique for making fried chicken.

And if that isn’t enticing enough, not only is this chicken perfectly cooked, it’s also drizzled with a savory garlic oil.

Garlic fried chicken on a decretive plate.

Garlic crispy goodness on the outside, tender and succulent meat on the inside. Fried chicken doesn’t get much better, friends!

How to make the best fried chicken:

Fried chicken is a favorite around here. In fact, it is my youngest kiddo’s favorite food. Ever. So needless to say, I’ve had a lot of practice making it perfect. And along the way I have learned some tips and tricks to make the perfect fried chicken.

Tip #1: To help the flour adhere to the chicken and give a crispy crust, I like to let the flour set on the chicken for at least 15 minutes before I fry.

Tip #2: The secret to this fried chicken recipe is in the technique. First the chicken is cooked covered for 7 minutes, turned, covered and cooked for another 7 minutes. Finally, uncover and cook it for just a few more minutes until it is the golden brown color you’re looking for. By covering the chicken, it allows the inside to cook before the outside gets crispy.

Dry rubbed with garlic and drizzled with garlic oil makes Garlic Fried Chicken a hit with all garlic lovers. It's crispy, succulent and perfectly garlicky. 

DES’ TIP: Whenever you are frying, it is essential to cook the food in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding the pan will result in the chicken steaming rather than frying. It’ll be soggy not crispy. 

How to make garlic oil:

Once you’ve got the chicken fried, the garlic oil is super easy to make! Simply heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook just until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add in parsley.

So there you have it, perfectly fried chicken with garlic oil drizzled over the top.

Drooling is totally acceptable.

Dry rubbed with garlic and drizzled with garlic oil makes Garlic Fried Chicken a hit with all garlic lovers. It's crispy, succulent and perfectly garlicky. 

If you are looking for some easy side dishes to serve along side, try these:
 
 
 
 
 
Love fried chicken? Me too! Here are some of my favorites!
 
 
 
 
 
Note: This post was originally written in 2014. Updated with new tips, a video and nutrition information in 2020.

Dry rubbed with garlic and drizzled with garlic oil makes Garlic Fried Chicken a hit with all garlic lovers. It's crispy, succulent and perfectly garlicky. 

Garlic Fried Chicken

Dry rubbed with garlic and drizzled with garlic oil makes Garlic Fried Chicken a hit with all garlic lovers. It's crispy, succulent and perfectly garlicky. 
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 4 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 35 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 935 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fried Chicken Ingredients:

  • 10 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic garlic powder is OK to substitute
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • Oil for frying

Garlic Oil Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken dry.
  • Combine salt, pepper, paprika and granulated garlic together in a bowl. Rub over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, over night would be best.
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour, coat well. Transfer to a plate and allow to set for 15 minutes.
  • Cover a baking sheet with paper towels and place a cooling rack over the top.
  • Turn oven to warm.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot lay 5 pieces of chicken in the oil, skin side down, and cover for 6 - 7 minutes or until browned. Turn the chicken and cook another 6 - 7 minutes. Remove the lid and cook an additional 2 minutes or until it is golden brown. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to the prepared cooling rack. Sprinkle with salt. Place in the warmed oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining chicken. After the rest of the chicken has cooked transfer to cooling rack, sprinkle with salt and keep warm in the oven while you make the garlic oil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook just until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add in parsley.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter and drizzle garlic oil over the top. Serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 935kcalCarbohydrates: 25.8gProtein: 24.7gFat: 82.1gSaturated Fat: 7.2gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 645mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 0.4g
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Keywords: chicken, fried chicken, garlic

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  • Reply
    Greg
    July 18, 2020 at 4:38 am

    5 stars
    Hello 🙋🏼‍♂️ Can you use garlic powder in the oil instead of minced? If so how much Ty Hagd

    • Reply
      Deseree
      July 19, 2020 at 9:24 am

      Hi! I’ve never tried it with powder before. I think that it’ll still give you a good garlic flavor but I would recommend using the minced if you can!

  • Reply
    Valerie Stevens
    June 11, 2018 at 8:25 am

    Can this be done with white meat also?

    • Reply
      Deseree
      June 11, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Sure! You’ll need to adjust the cooking time though since chicken breasts are larger.

  • Reply
    Roxie
    May 26, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    Could the chicken be fried in a deep fryer? I was thinking 350 for 6-7 minutes total cooking time.

    • Reply
      Deseree
      May 26, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      Absolutely! I don’t have a deep fryer so I can’t be sure about specific timing but you could cook this like any other fried chicken :)

  • Reply
    Lilo
    March 22, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    OMG amazing dish! Thanks so much for sharing! I used cilantro, since I didn’t have parsley. Keep on sharing! :)

    • Reply
      Deseree
      March 22, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      You are so welcome! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed it and the cilantro sounds like a great substitution!

  • Reply
    Martha
    March 6, 2018 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    This chicken looks delicious! Do you have any idea how one might make it in an Airfryer? Maybe??? If not, no problem. I can try to figure it out myself. I received an Airfryer for Christmas, along with an Instant Pot, and it’s been so much fun learning new, quicker and easier (and healthier!) ways of cooking.

    • Reply
      Deseree
      March 6, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      You know, I am not sure how you could do this in an air fryer only because I have never used one. I really want to try one! I do LOVE my instant pot though. I’ve posted a couple recipes using that and am testing one for Instant Pot Chicken Adobo tomorrow! Look for that one soon :)

  • Reply
    Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
    March 4, 2018 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    Seriously craving this delicious looking chicken right now! My family wil love it!

  • Reply
    Catherine Frumkin
    March 4, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Wonder if I could bake it instead. Much healthier.

    • Reply
      Deseree
      March 4, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      Hi Catherine!
      You could certainly try to bake them. I would put a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet then put the coated chicken on top of that. By using the cooling rack, you can create some air circulation around the chicken while it’s cooking. I would then drizzle the chicken with avocado (or another high heat oil) and bake at 375 until golden brown and cooked through. You could then drizzle with the garlic oil. It might not be as crispy as fried, but I’m sure it will taste yummy too!

  • Reply
    Sandra | A Dash of Sanity
    March 3, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    My kids will surely love this! I can’t wait to try it!

  • Reply
    Patricia @ Grab a Plate
    March 1, 2018 at 9:18 am

    Oh, man! That garlic! This looks super delicious — winner, winner, for sure!

  • Reply
    Jen
    March 1, 2018 at 5:30 am

    My husband is obsessed with fried chicken so this is definite going on the menu for next week!

  • Reply
    Sabrina
    March 1, 2018 at 5:29 am

    These look perfectly crispy and flavorful!

  • Reply
    Michael Garcia
    February 28, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    Omg I am going to make the garlic oil for my fried chicken! I will be trying this out on Friday! Thanks a bunch 😊

  • Reply
    Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
    February 28, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    That looks soooo perfectly crispy, yum!

  • Reply
    Jacque Hastert
    February 28, 2018 at 7:34 pm

    This fried chicken I could dig into daily!

  • Reply
    Kurtiesa
    January 17, 2018 at 6:42 pm

    5 stars
    Can I use any type of parsley

    • Reply
      Deseree
      January 25, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Yes you could!

  • Reply
    CC
    August 15, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    I made it for my mom and dad and it turned out absolutely delicious! I made a few changes like using brown rice flour instead of wheat flour (I’m gluten intolerant so it was a needed change) and I could only marinate it for an hour and 15 minutes. It still ended up being amazing! My family is a big fan of garlic so it was perfect for us :)

  • Reply
    Beth B
    September 9, 2014 at 7:31 am

    My husband would be so happy if this was served for dinner! Love the flavors together friend!

  • Reply
    ItsJoelen
    September 8, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    This looks so good and easy too! I actually defrosted some chicken legs to make a thai peanut curry dish for dinner tomorrow, but it looks like I may have to change meal plans to give this a try! Thank you!

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