Pro Tips

**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**

- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.

- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.

- For roasted chicken, let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking before carving to retain juices.

- Brown the chicken skin-side down first over medium-high heat until golden and crisp.

Cooking Tips

Pat the meat completely dry with paper towels before frying — moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.

Ingredient Substitutions

Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.

Storage & Reheating

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.

Fried Chicken with Mayo Garlic Glaze

Fried Chicken with Mayo Garlic Glaze

Metro Manila, NCR

Made with chicken thighs, eggs, cooking oil and knorr liquid seasoning — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Medium Serves 16

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken with the chicken seasoning ingredients. Mix well. Let it stay for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile combine flour mixture ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 cups of cooking oil in a deep cooking pot.
  4. While the oil is heating-up, dredge the chicken in flour mixture. Dip in beaten egg, and then dredge once more with the flour mixture.
  5. Deep-fry the chicken for 14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove chicken from the cooking pot. Set aside.
  6. Make the Mayo Garlic glaze by melting butter on a clean pan. Add garlic. Cook until it starts to brown. Turn the heat off and add Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and Knorr Liquid Seasoning. Mix well.
  7. Add in the crispy fried chicken and toss with the glaze until completely coated.
  8. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.

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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- For roasted chicken, let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking before carving to retain juices.
- Brown the chicken skin-side down first over medium-high heat until golden and crisp.

Cooking Tips

Pat the meat completely dry with paper towels before frying — moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.

Substitutions

Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises.
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.

Storage & Reheating

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious.
Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness.
Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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Chef Jun Mercado

Seafood, Grilling & Filipino Fusion

Chef Jun Mercado is a contributor to the UlamDaily editorial team. Trained at the Center for Culinary Arts in Manila, he spent a decade working in resort kitchens across Cebu, Palawan, and Boracay before joining our team to share seafood, grilling, and Filipino fusion recipes.

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