Taiwanese Fried Chicken (XXL)

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 large chicken breast (butterflied and flattened (~12 oz)

1 tbsp soy sauce

¼ tsp white pepper

1 clove garlic (minced)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

½ tsp five spice powder

¼ tsp white pepper

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp paprika

¼ cup tapioca starch

¼ cup cornstarch

Cucumbers

Scallions

Directions

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

• Calories: 470 kcal
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
• Protein: 27 g