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Crispy Taiwanese fried chicken served over steamed white rice with chopped scallions and sliced cucumber.
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Taiwanese Fried Chicken (XXL)

A staple of Taiwanese night markets, this Taiwanese Fried Chicken is marinated, double-starched, and finished with a bold five-spice seasoning. Serve it over rice with cucumbers and scallions for a full meal that hits every craving.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Street Food, Taiwan, Taiwanese
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Crispy Chicken, Crispy Chicken Breast Recipe, Crispy Chicken REcipe, Crispy Pan Fried Chicken, Crunchy Fried Chicken, Easy Asian Fried Chicken, Easy Fried Chicken, Golden Crunch Chicken, Night Market Chicken, Savory Asian Chicken, Taiwanese Fried Chicken, XXL Chicken Steak, XXL Fried Chicken
Servings: 1 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 large chicken breast butterflied and flattened (~12 oz)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Spice Mix

Coating

  • ¼ cup tapioca starch
  • ¼ cup cornstarch

Optional Garnish

  • Cucumbers
  • Scallions

Instructions

  • Butterfly the chicken breast and flatten with a heavy object.
  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, white pepper, and garlic. Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix salt, sugar, five spice powder, white pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for the spice mix.
  • On a plate, combine tapioca starch and cornstarch. Dredge the chicken in the mixture until fully coated.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove from oil, drain on a wire rack, and season both sides with the spice mix.
  • Plate over rice and garnish with cucumbers and scallions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g