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Yan Su Ji (鹽酥雞) – Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Chicken
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Yan Su Ji (鹽酥雞) – Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Chicken
Laura Chen
4
15 minutes
20 minutes
300
Taiwanese
Main dish
Yán Sū Jī, also known as Taiwanese salt and pepper chicken, is a popular street snack in Taiwan. The dish is famous for its crispy outside and juicy inside, seasoned with a mix of salt, pepper and other spices.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 2 egg whites
- 50 g cornstarch
- Oil for deep-frying
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3 scallions, finely sliced
- 1 red chili, seeded and finely sliced
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Mix the chicken pieces with the egg whites and cornstarch in a bowl until well coated.
- Heat the oil in a deep pot or deep fryer.
- Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches and fry for about 5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small pan, lightly toast the salt, white pepper and five-spice powder until fragrant.
- Sauté the garlic, scallions and chili in the pan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and toss everything well.
- Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy right away.
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