CHEF RV’s VERSION OF TAIWAN’s XXL FRIED CHICKEN!

sweet potato starch

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Cornstarch is lower in calories and provides a similar crispiness.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake while tamari is gluten-free.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon and nutmeg

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon and nutmeg can mimic some flavors at a lower cost.

Pound the chicken breast to flatten it.

Marinate the chicken in a mixture of calamansi juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, cinnamon powder, black pepper, and grated ginger.

Coat the marinated chicken in potato starch as needed.

Prepare a seasoning mix with garlic powder, onion powder, chicken powder, and cayenne pepper.

In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar.

Fry the chicken until golden and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

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