Taiwanese XXL Fried Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy, juicy Taiwanese style XXL fried chicken with a flavorful five-spice and garlic marinade.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 2 large chicken breasts, organic preferred

02 - 4 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or beer (optional)

03 - 3 tbsp soy sauce

04 - 1.5 tbsp five-spice powder

05 - 1 tsp white pepper

06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced

→ Batter

07 - 2 cups tapioca starch or sweet potato flour

08 - 2 large eggs, beaten

09 - 4 tbsp corn starch

→ Seasoning

10 - Seasoning powder, to taste

11 - Chili powder, adjust for preferred heat

12 - Paprika

13 - Garlic powder

14 - Salt, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Combine soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine or beer, five-spice powder, white pepper, and minced garlic in a bowl. Submerge chicken breasts and marinate for 20 minutes to infuse flavors.

02 - In a separate bowl, mix beaten eggs with corn starch. Dip each marinated chicken piece into the batter, ensuring full coverage. Then, evenly coat with tapioca starch. Rest for 5 minutes to set the coating.

03 - Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces for 8 to 10 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms and chicken is cooked through.

04 - Immediately sprinkle seasoning powder blend evenly over the fried chicken. Serve hot, optionally with your preferred dipping sauce.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Marination and maintaining proper oil temperature are essential for optimal flavor and texture.

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