Taiwanese Fried Chicken Bliss (雞排)

雞排 (Taiwanese Fried Chicken Bliss) is a popular street food in Taiwan, known for its crispy and flavorful coating. This recipe will guide you through creating your own delicious and addictive Taiwanese fried chicken at home!

Taiwanese Fried Chicken Bliss (雞排)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together potato starch, five-spice powder, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper.
  2. In another bowl, beat the egg.
  3. Dip each chicken thigh in the beaten egg, then coat with the potato starch mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  5. In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  6. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Serve the 雞排 hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Bowls Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the 雞排 with steamed rice and pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy chicken, double coat the chicken thighs with the potato starch mixture before frying.

Cost

$15