Description
This Taiwanese Fried Chicken features a crunchy coating and juicy interior, making it a must-try for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g Chicken breast (Use boneless for a tender bite)
- 2 Egg Eggs (Beaten)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (Adds savory depth)
- 1 tbsp Shao Xing wine (Traditional cooking wine)
- 1 tbsp Garlic (Fresh, for rich aroma)
- 1 cup Sweet potato starch (Secret to irresistible crunch)
- ¼ cup Plain flour (For light and crispy texture)
- ½ tsp Baking soda (Helps coating puff up)
- ½ tsp Garlic powder (Extra garlic flavor)
- ½ tsp Paprika powder (Adds mild heat)
- 1 tsp White pepper (Gentle spice)
- 1 tsp Chinese five spices (Introduces complexity)
- 1 tbsp Sugar (Balances savory notes)
- ¼ tsp Fine salt (Enhances flavors)
- Oil for frying (High smoke point oil)
- handful Basil leaves (Adds crunch and fragrance)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthways and gently pound each piece between cling film until they are evenly flat.
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika powder, white pepper, and fine salt for the seasoning.
- Combine chicken with soy sauce, garlic, white pepper, Shao Xing wine, Chinese five spices, and sugar. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Beat the eggs in a large tray. In another bowl, mix sweet potato starch, plain flour, and baking soda.
- Dip each marinated chicken piece into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Pour oil into a deep pot and heat to 340-350°F.
- Deep fry chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes until they float, then let rest for 3-4 minutes.
- Double fry the chicken pieces until golden brown, and place on a cooling rack.
- Fry basil leaves in the same oil for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Cut fried chicken into medium pieces, sprinkle with chili salt seasoning, and serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Taiwanese Fried Chicken