Crispy Fried Shandong Spring Chicken
Crispy Fried Shandong Spring Chicken is a classic dish from Shandong Cuisine, known for its crispy texture and flavorful seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip the seasoned chicken pieces in the beaten eggs, then coat them with cornstarch.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden and crispy, about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and crispy.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Crispy Fried Shandong Spring Chicken with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken by dipping it in the egg and cornstarch mixture twice before frying.
Cost
$10