Side Dishes
August 08, 2014
Calories
669
Sodium
301mg
12% DV
Fat
53g
82% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
31g
10% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
Taiwanese Fried Chicken
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“Salted Crispy Chicken” in local dialect, Taiwanese Fried Chicken is a snack frequently found in night markets. Here is a simplified version using ingredients commonly found in the United States.
2
1 pound chicken thighs
2 eggs
1 tablespoon rice wine
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
Salt to taste
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup avocado oil
2 eggs
1 tablespoon rice wine
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
Salt to taste
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup avocado oil
Cut chicken thighs into nugget sizes. Place in a glass container with cover.
Beat eggs, then add rice wine, soy sauce, garlic, Chinese five-spice powder, sugar, sesame and salt to taste. Pour over chicken and marinade for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
Mix flour, dried basil and ground black pepper in a bowl.
Heat oil in a pot, enough to cover chicken pieces.
Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
Fry for about 2 minutes or until brown.
Dry on a paper towel and move to a serving plate.
Note: If you want to avoid frying. Just cook the chicken in the marinade until done.
Nutritions
Calories
669
Sodium
301mg
12% DV
Fat
53g
82% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
31g
10% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Polysaturated Fat
6g
38%
Monosaturated Fat
40g
252%
Cholesterol
1mg
0%
Sodium
301mg
12%
Potassium
148mg
4%
Protein
8g
16%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
2g
9%
Sugar
3g
6%
Vitamin A
8IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.79mg
39%
Vitamin C
4mg
7%
Calcium
38mg
3%
Iron
2mg
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.