TAIWANESE XXL BIG FRIED CHICKEN | HOT STAR Chicken Food Hack | TAIWAN'S NO. 1 CHICKEN

sweet potato starch

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Cornstarch maintains crispiness while being more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: chicken leg

Thighs add flavor and are often less expensive.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda + vinegar

💰Cheaper: cream of tartar

This combination can achieve similar leavening effects.

Marinate chicken breast in mirin, water, five-spice powder, white sugar, and salt for a period of time.

In a bowl, mix potato starch, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

Beat an egg with water in a separate bowl.

Coat marinated chicken pieces in the starch mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat again in the starch mixture.

Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or large pot to the appropriate frying temperature.

Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch.

Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.

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