Crispy & Flavorful: Al Baik Style Fried Chicken Recipe with Garlic Sauce

Treat yourself and your family to this crispy and flavorful Al Baik-style fried chicken with a creamy garlic sauce—a perfect Iftar delight! Try this recipe and share your experience with us.

Ingredients for Al Baik Style Fried Chicken

Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients ready. This will help you follow the recipe smoothly and achieve the perfect crispy texture and rich garlic flavor. Gather the following:

For Fried Chicken:

• Chicken – 8 pieces
• Lemon juice – 4 tbsp
• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Paprika powder – 2 tbsp
• Cinnamon powder – 1 tsp
• Salt – 2 tsp (or to taste)
• Garlic powder – 1 tsp
• Ginger powder – 1 tsp
• All-purpose flour – 1 cup
• Corn flour – ½ cup
• Paprika powder – 1 tbsp
• Baking powder – ½ tsp
• Eggs – 2
• Oil – for frying

For Garlic Sauce:

• Water – ¼ cup
• Egg white – 1
• Garlic (crushed) – ½ tsp
• Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
• Salt – ¼ tsp (or to taste)
• Sugar – ½ tbsp
• Canola cooking oil – ¾ cup
• Lemon juice – ½ tbsp
• Cream cheese – 2-3 tbsp

How to Make Al Baik Style Fried Chicken with Garlic Sauce – Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps to recreate the crispy and flavorful Al Baik-style fried chicken at home. This recipe delivers a crunchy coating, tender chicken, and a rich garlic sauce for the perfect dipping experience.

Preparing the Chicken:

1. Prick the chicken pieces with a fork and set aside.
2. In a Ziploc bag, mix lemon juice, oil, paprika, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
4. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, corn flour, paprika powder, and baking powder.
5. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
6. Coat each marinated chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip into beaten eggs, and then coat again in the flour mixture for an extra crispy texture.
7. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok and fry the chicken on medium-low heat until golden brown and cooked through.

Making the Garlic Sauce:

1. In a frying pan, add water and egg white, turn on the flame, and whisk continuously for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, black pepper, salt, and sugar, whisk, and cook for another 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
3. Transfer to a grinder, blend well, and gradually add canola oil while grinding.
4. Add lemon juice and blend again.
5. Finally, add cream cheese, grind until smooth, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve your crispy fried chicken with this creamy garlic sauce and enjoy a restaurant-style Iftar meal at home!