Worcestershire-Glazed Crispy Fried Chicken

English Sauce Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Saus Inggris)

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/2 large onion, sliced lengthwise
• 5 stalks green onions, sliced into 5 cm pieces
• 2 tablespoons Raja Rasa sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 5 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• Water, as needed
• Oil, for frying
• Cornstarch solution, for thickening
• Seasonings: salt, sugar, pepper, chicken bouillon powder (to taste)

For Marinating the Chicken:

• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   Begin by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, combine lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces with this mixture and refrigerate. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor absorption.

2. Fry the Chicken:
   Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken pieces. Fry them until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce:
   In the same pan, with a bit of remaining oil, sauté the smashed garlic and sliced onion until fragrant and slightly caramelized.

4. Combine Ingredients:
   Add the fried chicken back into the pan with the garlic and onion. Pour in the Raja Rasa sauce, fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sweet soy sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauces.

5. Simmer and Adjust Seasonings:
   Add enough water to the pan to cover the chicken partially. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the sauce thickens. Add the green onions and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, sugar, pepper, and chicken bouillon powder as needed.

6. Thicken the Sauce:
   If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix a small amount of cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the pan and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

7. Finish and Serve:
   Once the sauce is thickened and the flavors are well combined, remove the pan from heat. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

This delightful recipe for English Sauce Fried Chicken combines savory flavors with a hint of sweetness, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and flavorful. Enjoy this dish with steamed rice or your favorite side for a complete meal!