Ultimate Crispy Tai Chien Chicken: 5 Secrets for Flavorful…

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) bone-in chicken pieces (legs and thighs preferred)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15g) brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons (10g) minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon (5g) minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
• 1-2 tablespoons (15-30ml) tamarind paste (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (50g) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5g) black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (5g) paprika (optional)
• Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying, approximately 4 cups/1 liter)
• ¼ cup (60ml) tamarind concentrate
• 2 tablespoons (30g) honey
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) hot water
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)