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How to Cook Sprite Fried Chicken

Sprite fried chicken is a juicy, crispy dish with a subtly sweet and tangy flavor, thanks to its unique marinade of lime soda and evaporated milk.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: fried chicken hack, sprite fried chicken
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk

Batter and Breading ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup sprite softdrinks
  • 1/3 cup water

Instructions

How To Cook Sprite Fried Chicken:

  • Mix chicken, salt, pepper and milk in a bowl. Stir and squeeze with hands to absorb marinade.
  • Then marinate for 2 hours.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Mix until ingredients are well combined.
  • Divide the flour mixture and put both halves in separate bowls. One is for the breading and the other for the batter. (Separate about 1/2 cup plus 1/8 cup of flour mixture for the batter. The remaining flour mixture is for the batter)
  • To make the batter, pour sprite and water in one of the bowl with the flour mixture and whisk until the lumps are gone and turns into a smooth batter.
  • Then dredge the chicken pieces in the breading first then dip in batter then coat again with the breading.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden brown or for 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Notes

Cooking Tips:

Let the Chicken Marinate for Maximum Flavor

For the best results, let your chicken marinate in the Sprite mixture for at least two hours. This allows the soda and evaporated milk to fully tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. The longer the marination, the juicier and tastier your fried chicken will be.

Double-Coat for Extra Crunch

To get that perfect crispy coating, dredge the chicken in flour, dip it in the batter, and then coat it again in the dry flour mixture. This double-layer creates a thick, crunchy crust when fried. Make sure to shake off any excess flour to avoid clumps.

Monitor Oil Temperature Closely

Maintaining the right oil temperature is crucial for evenly cooked chicken. Fry the chicken at medium-high heat to ensure it turns golden brown without burning. If the oil is too cold, the chicken will absorb too much oil and become greasy; too hot, and it will cook too quickly on the outside but stay raw inside.