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How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Fried Chicken

Want to upgrade your ordinary fried chicken to the next level? What ever version of fried chicken you have in mind if the you are only going to put breading fry it, it will look the same with the rest of  the fried chicken out there.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: bacon meatloaf, bacon wrapped chicken, fried chicken
Servings: 10 pcs
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 10 pcs chicken drumsticks
  • 1 Tbsp. calamansi juice or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. patis
  • 10 pcs honey cured bacon strips

For the breading:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. five spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp. fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

How to cook Bacon Wrapped Fried Chicken:

  • In a bowl, combine chicken, calamansi juice and patis. Mix and marinate for 2 hours in a refrigerator.
  • To make the breading, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, five spice powder, chili powder, garlic powder in a bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Drain the chicken in a colander. Put the breading mix in a large zip bag or similar plastic bag. Put the chicken 2 to 4 at a time in the zip bag and shake well to coat the chicken.
  • Wrap each chicken drumsticks with bacon strips and secure with a toothpick. If you are using chicken drummettes, cut each bacon strips in half crosswise and use each half per drummettes.
  • Deep fry the chicken for about 8 minutes for the drumsticks and 4 minutes for the drummettes or until golden brown. Place fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Remove the toothpicks and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Notes

Cooking Tips of Bacon Wrapped Fried Chicken Recipe:

1. Perfectly Crispy Bacon
To ensure your bacon is crispy and cooked evenly, partially cook it before wrapping it around the chicken. This will help the bacon crisp up without overcooking the chicken.
2. Flavorful Marinade
For a burst of flavor, marinate the chicken in calamansi juice and patis for at least 2 hours. This will infuse the chicken with a tangy and savory taste that complements the bacon perfectly.
3. Crispy Coating
For an extra crispy coating, double coat the chicken in the breading mixture. After the first coat, dip the chicken back into the marinade, then coat it again with the breading mixture before wrapping it in bacon. This will create a crunchy exterior that pairs beautifully with the tender chicken and crispy bacon.